
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T20 PETMOT history
T20 PET is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 115,740 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 12 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T20 PET
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T20 PET was last recorded at 115,740 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jun 2013: 99,606 miles, lower than 103,583 miles on 21 May 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 115,732 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 2,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,740 miles
- 2024 – 115,732 miles
- 2020 – 115,726 miles
- 2019 – 113,183 miles
- 2018 – 110,008 miles
- 2015 – 103,145 miles
- 2013 – 99,606 miles
- 2012 – 97,046 miles
- 2010 – 95,153 miles
- 2009 – 88,167 miles
- 2008 – 84,619 miles
- 2007 – 81,509 miles
- 2006 – 76,435 miles
- 2005 – 72,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front jacking point corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slight Play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,740 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 115,740 miles
- Test number
- 471657534006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front jacking point corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail115,732 miles (+6)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,732 miles
- Test number
- 492444978421
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,726 miles (+2,543)12 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,726 miles
- Test number
- 749835783796
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged not sesure (1.6 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened centre shaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass113,183 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 113,183 miles
- Test number
- 844126960093
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack but not in drivers vision (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious Bushes Perished Front & Rear
Fail113,180 miles (+3,172)5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,180 miles
- Test number
- 985794505129
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack but not in drivers vision (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious Bushes Perished Front & Rear
Pass110,008 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 110,008 miles
- Test number
- 594430565144
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake pipe flexi perished both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail110,005 miles (+25)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,005 miles
- Test number
- 996535415322
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Both Sides. (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Front Brake Flexi Perished Both Sides
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail109,980 miles (+6,835)11 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,980 miles
- Test number
- 602081055702
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt sheared off (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front indicators faded
- AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside front and both rear seats have been removed
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pad warning wire not connected
- AdvisoryNearside front outer wheel rim dented
Pass103,145 miles (+3,539)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 103,145 miles
- Test number
- 257323745439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,606 miles6 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,606 miles
- Test number
- 158168263163
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass99,606 miles (-3,977)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 99,606 miles
- Test number
- 287288863192
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail103,583 miles (+323)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,583 miles
- Test number
- 257571343494
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail103,260 miles (+6,214)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,260 miles
- Test number
- 707444093013
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,046 miles (+1,893)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 97,046 miles
- Test number
- 547730242039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,153 miles (+2,812)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 95,153 miles
- Test number
- 163553940307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,341 miles (+4,174)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,341 miles
- Test number
- 811770750282
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass88,167 miles (+3,548)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 88,167 miles
- Test number
- 773775029304
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront wishbone rear bushes soft
- NoteRear brake pipe corrosion on limit borderline pass
- NoteSome condensation in headlights not affecting image
- NoteSome crakes in o/s/f tyre side wall no cords visable
Pass84,619 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 84,619 miles
- Test number
- 380891648373
- NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteO/s wiper poor
Fail84,618 miles (+3,109)3 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,618 miles
- Test number
- 122591448394
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteO/s wiper poor
Pass81,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 81,509 miles
- Test number
- 743595147366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,509 miles (+5,074)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,509 miles
- Test number
- 344855047361
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass76,435 miles (+4,295)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 76,435 miles
- Test number
- 370564036334
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,140 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 72,140 miles
- Test number
- 472486235340
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T20 PET
- Does T20 PET currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T20 PET expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T20 PET?
- The MOT on T20 PET expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T20 PET done?
- T20 PET was recorded at 115,740 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
- Has T20 PET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T20 PET has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T20 PET ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T20 PET find?
- T20 PET passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front jacking point corrosion, and 4 more.
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