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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S20 AMAMOT history

S20 AMA is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

S20 AMA grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,553 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 AMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 AMA was last recorded at 95,553 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,552 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,553 miles
  • 2024 – 93,862 miles
  • 2023 – 91,270 miles
  • 2022 – 89,716 miles
  • 2021 – 86,595 miles
  • 2020 – 83,277 miles
  • 2019 – 80,970 miles
  • 2018 – 78,776 miles
  • 2017 – 75,501 miles
  • 2016 – 71,548 miles
  • 2015 – 67,448 miles
  • 2014 – 64,529 miles
  • 2013 – 61,522 miles
  • 2012 – 59,013 miles
  • 2011 – 55,633 miles
  • 2010 – 51,809 miles
  • 2009 – 49,643 miles
  • 2008 – 46,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,553 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,553 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    774746359291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail95,552 miles (+1,690)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,552 miles
    Test number
    647656283782
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass93,862 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    117168438355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,270 miles (+1,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,270 miles
    Test number
    845827841827
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass89,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,716 miles
    Test number
    777489615248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,712 miles (+3,117)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,712 miles
    Test number
    536267767858
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,595 miles (+3,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    969532619583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass83,277 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    646649698813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,970 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    633067911437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,776 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    485258528777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,501 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,501 miles
    Test number
    511129634291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass71,548 miles (+4,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,548 miles
    Test number
    912390148667
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test been carried out
  13. Pass67,448 miles (+2,919)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,448 miles
    Test number
    259765745459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll 4 tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteWiper blades smearing
  14. Pass64,529 miles (+3,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,529 miles
    Test number
    325090344145
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass61,522 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,522 miles
    Test number
    758821563140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    598914462118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,013 miles (+3,380)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    487203662192
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass55,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    228505021487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,633 miles (+3,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    267135821430
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Pass51,809 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    324254520186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,643 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,643 miles
    Test number
    223326449160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,576 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    993994058149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass46,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    883020208140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 AMA

Does S20 AMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 AMA is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 AMA?
The MOT on S20 AMA is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 AMA done?
S20 AMA was recorded at 95,553 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,785 miles a year.
Has S20 AMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 AMA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 AMA 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 S20 AMA find?
S20 AMA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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