BMW 3 SERIES N20DCM has 23 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 223,943 miles 7 months ago on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 16:25.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Friday 6th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

N20DCM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 2026223,943 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Components Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Wearing Unevenly
  4. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing/deteriorated
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20246TH NOVEMBER 2025211,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - N/s/r Tyre Wearing Unevenly
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2024211,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - N/s/r Tyre Wearing Unevenly
  4. PRS - Nearside Rear Outer Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20236TH NOVEMBER 2024196,925 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perished
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20226TH NOVEMBER 2023184,892 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perished
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202131ST OCTOBER 2022167,584 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - O/s Handbrake Efficiency Slightly Lower Than N/s
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Wearing Low
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Wearing Unevenly
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Handbrake Efficiency Poor
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202031ST OCTOBER 2021151,275 MI
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 2020151,253 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201931ST OCTOBER 2020133,672 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201831ST OCTOBER 2019103,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 20178TH DECEMBER 201895,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.6b)
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 20168TH DECEMBER 201785,160 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted And Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Some Wear On Brake Discs
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20158TH DECEMBER 201674,538 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201510TH NOVEMBER 201674,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 201574,505 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 201418TH DECEMBER 201570,383 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Sides Front Tyres Are Worn On The Inner Edges
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 201318TH DECEMBER 201463,386 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201218TH DECEMBER 201355,921 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201118TH DECEMBER 201251,267 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201018TH DECEMBER 201146,372 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 200918TH DECEMBER 201041,025 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Sides Front Tyres Have Worn Inner And Outer Edges
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 200818TH DECEMBER 200934,281 MI
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 200834,281 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N20DCM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

N20DCM MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

N20DCM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 223,943 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,786 miles

N20DCM FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration N20DCM was manufactured on Thursday 30th March 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 223,943 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,786 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N20DCM has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 41 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 0 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does N20DCM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 N20DCM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N20DCM Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 N20DCM does have Tax. Read more

When does N20DCM Tax expire?

The current Tax for N20DCM will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N20DCM MOT expire?

The current MOT for N20DCM will expire in 5 months on Friday 6th November 2026. Read more

When did N20DCM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N20DCM was on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 16:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N20DCM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for N20DCM we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has N20DCM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for N20DCM we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N20DCM?

N20DCM is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has N20DCM done?

The odometer reading for N20DCM at the last MOT in November 2025 was 223,943 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,786 miles per year. Read more

How old is N20DCM?

The vehicle N20DCM was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th March 2006. Read more

What colour is N20DCM?

The official colour of N20DCM is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does N20DCM have?

N20DCM has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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