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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

T20 MEFMOT history

T20 MEF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
174,465 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 MEF was last recorded at 174,465 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 7,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2025: 166,843 miles, lower than 166,930 miles on 14 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,843 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,622 miles
Average per year
6,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,465 miles
  • 2025 – 166,843 miles
  • 2024 – 157,717 miles
  • 2023 – 151,146 miles
  • 2022 – 146,823 miles
  • 2020 – 145,317 miles
  • 2019 – 143,759 miles
  • 2018 – 141,257 miles
  • 2017 – 134,226 miles
  • 2016 – 125,862 miles
  • 2015 – 118,859 miles
  • 2014 – 105,741 miles
  • 2013 – 88,320 miles
  • 2012 – 86,663 miles
  • 2011 – 82,790 miles
  • 2010 – 68,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,465 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated on dashboard !!
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,465 miles (+7,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    174,465 miles
    Test number
    760890717702
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated on dashboard !!
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass166,843 miles (-87)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,843 miles
    Test number
    891898606887
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail166,930 miles (+9,213)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,930 miles
    Test number
    433948145441
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass157,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    157,717 miles
    Test number
    735023624118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail157,717 miles (+6,571)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,717 miles
    Test number
    180449997522
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat bolt missing (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass151,146 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,146 miles
    Test number
    829050832340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail151,043 miles (+4,220)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,043 miles
    Test number
    195097109391
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass146,823 miles (+1,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,823 miles
    Test number
    239178653206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass145,317 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,317 miles
    Test number
    120929181405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,759 miles
    Test number
    446919608584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,759 miles (+2,502)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,759 miles
    Test number
    981905739418
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass141,257 miles (+7,031)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,257 miles
    Test number
    611095797953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,226 miles (+8,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,226 miles
    Test number
    834654981976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass125,862 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    785799088164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,859 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    735251245169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,858 miles (+13,117)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,858 miles
    Test number
    817300945191
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass105,741 miles (+17,421)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    875859334161
    • NoteFlat tyre moniter diplays a fault.
    • NoteRear tyres on the legal limit. (both)
    • NoteWipers smeary.

  18. Pass88,320 miles (+1,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,320 miles
    Test number
    196539723111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass86,663 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,663 miles
    Test number
    566599412197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,790 miles (+14,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,790 miles
    Test number
    105067311167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass68,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,580 miles
    Test number
    903788510173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 MEF

Does T20 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 MEF is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 MEF?
The MOT on T20 MEF is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 MEF done?
T20 MEF was recorded at 174,465 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,532 miles a year.
Has T20 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 MEF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T20 MEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T20 MEF find?
T20 MEF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake warning light illuminated on dashboard !!; exhaust noisy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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