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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S20 CJXMOT history

S20 CJX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

S20 CJX black 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
123,237 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 CJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 CJX was last recorded at 123,237 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,231 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,237 miles
  • 2025 – 119,672 miles
  • 2024 – 115,201 miles
  • 2023 – 109,830 miles
  • 2022 – 103,976 miles
  • 2021 – 93,029 miles
  • 2020 – 88,856 miles
  • 2019 – 83,002 miles
  • 2018 – 73,556 miles
  • 2017 – 66,071 miles
  • 2016 – 65,267 miles
  • 2015 – 63,893 miles
  • 2014 – 62,255 miles
  • 2013 – 54,079 miles
  • 2012 – 40,553 miles
  • 2011 – 26,884 miles
  • 2010 – 18,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,237 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,237 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,237 miles
    Test number
    891912312390
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail123,231 miles (+3,559)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,231 miles
    Test number
    634900610793
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass119,672 miles (+55)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,672 miles
    Test number
    591077713479
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  4. Fail119,617 miles (+4,416)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,617 miles
    Test number
    506440610356
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  5. Pass115,201 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    746109441202
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail115,200 miles (+5,370)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,200 miles
    Test number
    954863150937
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements No effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements No effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass109,830 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,830 miles
    Test number
    449524428851
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail109,830 miles (+5,854)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,830 miles
    Test number
    632716195680
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass103,976 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    283900117186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail103,914 miles (+10,885)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,914 miles
    Test number
    551923769317
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass93,029 miles (+4,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,029 miles
    Test number
    627406110016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass88,856 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,856 miles
    Test number
    685775738556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,002 miles (+9,446)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    189291680167
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  14. Pass73,556 miles (+7,485)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    178305836146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,071 miles (+804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,071 miles
    Test number
    974457874469
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency 19%
  16. Pass65,267 miles (+1,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    482496558955
    • AdvisoryTyres have slight fatigue cracks in treads
  17. Pass63,893 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,893 miles
    Test number
    658039345166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,255 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,255 miles
    Test number
    248150154167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,079 miles (+13,526)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    945378963224
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges o/s/f low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edges
  20. Pass40,553 miles (+4,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,553 miles
    Test number
    387611572433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass36,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    267823862013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,073 miles (+9,189)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    259463362095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass26,884 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,884 miles
    Test number
    278118271078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,134 miles
    Test number
    122008260490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,134 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,134 miles
    Test number
    962778560091
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S20 CJX

Does S20 CJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 CJX is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 CJX?
The MOT on S20 CJX 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 S20 CJX done?
S20 CJX was recorded at 123,237 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has S20 CJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 CJX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 CJX 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 CJX find?
S20 CJX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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