BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
V20 SCNMOT history
V20 SCN is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 153,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 153,888 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V20 SCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 9 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V20 SCN was last recorded at 153,888 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Mar 2009: 75,853 miles, lower than 76,802 miles on 30 Aug 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 153,883 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,888 miles
- 2024 – 150,365 miles
- 2023 – 148,878 miles
- 2022 – 145,984 miles
- 2020 – 141,115 miles
- 2019 – 139,482 miles
- 2018 – 138,806 miles
- 2017 – 134,880 miles
- 2016 – 129,866 miles
- 2015 – 128,021 miles
- 2014 – 123,269 miles
- 2013 – 117,341 miles
- 2012 – 105,866 miles
- 2011 – 96,935 miles
- 2010 – 88,621 miles
- 2009 – 78,927 miles
- 2008 – 76,802 miles
- 2007 – 64,909 miles
- 2006 – 44,930 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,888 miles
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTEDRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTEDRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S & O/S
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,888 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 153,888 miles
- Test number
- 921306977701
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Fail153,883 miles (+3,518)2 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,883 miles
- Test number
- 392772405216
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER EDGE & INNER SIDEWALL [ 225/45/17 ] BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side N/S & O/S (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass150,365 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 150,365 miles
- Test number
- 744410623483
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass148,878 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 148,878 miles
- Test number
- 607742200246
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Fail148,877 miles (+8)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,877 miles
- Test number
- 104505269491
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Fail148,869 miles (+2,885)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,869 miles
- Test number
- 651887863307
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side N/S & O/S (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass145,984 miles (+4,869)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 145,984 miles
- Test number
- 255872907926
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,115 miles (+6)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 141,115 miles
- Test number
- 343497396462
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Fail141,109 miles (+1,627)1 dangerous8 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,109 miles
- Test number
- 798757240500
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted RETAING CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass139,482 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,482 miles
- Test number
- 514475731520
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail139,482 miles (+676)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,482 miles
- Test number
- 287580852739
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass138,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 138,806 miles
- Test number
- 484620996033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,806 miles (+3,926)5 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,806 miles
- Test number
- 649955756929
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cordes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cordes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass134,880 miles (+5,014)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 134,880 miles
- Test number
- 396725574354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3 mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass129,866 miles (+1,845)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 129,866 miles
- Test number
- 151224192793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,021 miles (+186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 128,021 miles
- Test number
- 443041258052
- AdvisorySlight play both front lower arm outer ball joints
Fail127,835 miles (+4,566)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,835 miles
- Test number
- 109594202921
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear lamp on
Pass123,269 miles (+5,928)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 123,269 miles
- Test number
- 467394884203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 117,341 miles
- Test number
- 507507173296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,341 miles (+11,475)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,341 miles
- Test number
- 345816273247
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass105,866 miles (+8,931)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 105,866 miles
- Test number
- 729647682223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass96,935 miles (+8,314)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 96,935 miles
- Test number
- 307831881474
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside Front and Offside Front anti roll bar linkage balljoint gaitors are split.
Pass88,621 miles (+9,694)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 88,621 miles
- Test number
- 884632880230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 78,927 miles
- Test number
- 810085789259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,927 miles (+3,074)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,927 miles
- Test number
- 141153689275
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass75,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 75,853 miles
- Test number
- 520882269059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,853 miles (-949)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,853 miles
- Test number
- 630061069049
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass76,802 miles (+11,893)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 76,802 miles
- Test number
- 662863748231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,909 miles (+19,979)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 64,909 miles
- Test number
- 473914447258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 44,930 miles
- Test number
- 242125326122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V20 SCN
- Does V20 SCN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V20 SCN expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V20 SCN?
- The MOT on V20 SCN expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V20 SCN done?
- V20 SCN was recorded at 153,888 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 5,751 miles a year.
- Has V20 SCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V20 SCN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V20 SCN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V20 SCN find?
- V20 SCN passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: engine cover fitted; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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