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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,000 cc

T20 GLHMOT history

T20 GLH is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 233,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
233,153 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 GLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 GLH was last recorded at 233,153 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,750 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
10,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,153 miles
  • 2025 – 219,800 miles
  • 2024 – 201,481 miles
  • 2023 – 201,439 miles
  • 2022 – 193,711 miles
  • 2021 – 185,112 miles
  • 2020 – 169,529 miles
  • 2019 – 165,268 miles
  • 2018 – 161,452 miles
  • 2017 – 152,056 miles
  • 2016 – 130,168 miles
  • 2015 – 118,662 miles
  • 2014 – 104,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,153 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,153 miles (+403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    233,153 miles
    Test number
    775590694774
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail232,750 miles (+12,950)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,750 miles
    Test number
    709381257376
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass219,800 miles (+47)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    219,800 miles
    Test number
    987215059923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail219,753 miles (+18,272)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,753 miles
    Test number
    817803225774
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass201,481 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    201,481 miles
    Test number
    610437213171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail201,439 miles (+7,728)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,439 miles
    Test number
    612389643167
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass193,711 miles (+8,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,711 miles
    Test number
    241888457465
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high
  8. Pass185,112 miles (+15,583)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,112 miles
    Test number
    879413032542
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass169,529 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,529 miles
    Test number
    330652551295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail169,528 miles (+4,260)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,528 miles
    Test number
    864103376699
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass165,268 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,268 miles
    Test number
    860158967514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail165,266 miles (+3,814)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,266 miles
    Test number
    759259866788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass161,452 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,452 miles
    Test number
    128381818998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail161,448 miles (+9,392)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,448 miles
    Test number
    110920986255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass152,056 miles (+21,888)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    152,056 miles
    Test number
    637338505479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted limiting access to some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexable joint broken not blowing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor trims fitted limiting access to some underside components
  16. Pass130,168 miles (+11,506)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    130,168 miles
    Test number
    844425013205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,662 miles (+14,201)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,662 miles
    Test number
    918074555075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass104,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    296126454061
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail104,461 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    959246654000
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T20 GLH

Does T20 GLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 GLH is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 GLH?
The MOT on T20 GLH is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 GLH done?
T20 GLH was recorded at 233,153 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 10,644 miles a year.
Has T20 GLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 GLH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T20 GLH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T20 GLH find?
T20 GLH passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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