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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

L20 XFDMOT history

L20 XFD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

L20 XFD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,767 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 XFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 XFD was last recorded at 75,767 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,909 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,858 miles
Average per year
2,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,767 miles
  • 2025 – 69,909 miles
  • 2024 – 67,290 miles
  • 2023 – 66,133 miles
  • 2022 – 65,959 miles
  • 2021 – 65,704 miles
  • 2020 – 64,921 miles
  • 2019 – 64,070 miles
  • 2018 – 62,128 miles
  • 2017 – 59,886 miles
  • 2016 – 57,668 miles
  • 2015 – 55,859 miles
  • 2014 – 52,810 miles
  • 2013 – 52,617 miles
  • 2012 – 50,795 miles
  • 2011 – 46,685 miles
  • 2010 – 41,779 miles
  • 2009 – 37,088 miles
  • 2007 – 29,353 miles
  • 2006 – 23,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,767 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,767 miles (+5,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,767 miles
    Test number
    967868097215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass69,909 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    759144462516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,290 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    401594367403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,133 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,133 miles
    Test number
    996326046577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,959 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    376081535378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,704 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    234737598556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    453604339953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail64,921 miles (+851)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    446372482309
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,070 miles (+1,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,070 miles
    Test number
    200135246496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,128 miles (+2,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,128 miles
    Test number
    150765289746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass59,886 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,886 miles
    Test number
    716356851187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,668 miles
    Test number
    309088549141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,668 miles (+1,809)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,668 miles
    Test number
    301671524607
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slow puncture

  14. Pass55,859 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    268101265005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,810 miles
    Test number
    249509224061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail52,810 miles (+193)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,810 miles
    Test number
    219359024069
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low

  17. Pass52,617 miles (+1,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,617 miles
    Test number
    385320133064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass50,795 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    556045142046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres are on the legal limit,front tyres are bald on the edges.
    • NoteO/s front bumper damaged and insecure.

  19. Fail50,795 miles (+4,110)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    469425842046
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres are on the legal limit,front tyres are bald on the edges.
    • NoteO/s front bumper damaged and insecure.

  20. Pass46,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    166605741453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,685 miles (+4,906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    686035241090
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass41,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,779 miles
    Test number
    380914340082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,773 miles (+4,685)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,773 miles
    Test number
    223754940077
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass37,088 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,088 miles
    Test number
    141718649469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail37,075 miles (+7,722)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    160417449426
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass29,353 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,353 miles
    Test number
    160842097287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,342 miles (+6,266)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,342 miles
    Test number
    954111597206
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass23,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,076 miles
    Test number
    484393706387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 XFD

Does L20 XFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 XFD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 XFD?
The MOT on L20 XFD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 XFD done?
L20 XFD was recorded at 75,767 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,676 miles a year.
Has L20 XFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 XFD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L20 XFD 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 L20 XFD find?
L20 XFD passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; undertrays fitted.

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