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BMW X3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S20 ETAMOT history

S20 ETA is a red diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 137,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

S20 ETA red BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,422 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 ETA was last recorded at 137,422 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 3,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,211 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,211 miles
Average per year
8,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,422 miles
  • 2025 – 134,211 miles
  • 2024 – 131,112 miles
  • 2023 – 127,327 miles
  • 2022 – 123,061 miles
  • 2021 – 116,094 miles
  • 2020 – 111,042 miles
  • 2019 – 105,394 miles
  • 2018 – 92,584 miles
  • 2017 – 76,875 miles
  • 2016 – 63,917 miles
  • 2015 – 48,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,422 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,422 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,422 miles
    Test number
    101683815801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,211 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,211 miles
    Test number
    758647914395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,112 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,112 miles
    Test number
    565930796776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,327 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,327 miles
    Test number
    961764364440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,061 miles (+6,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,061 miles
    Test number
    405787666715
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively In both front. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass116,094 miles (+5,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,094 miles
    Test number
    292418985503
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass111,042 miles (+5,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    559205966313
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The backing has gone dull. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The offside front tyre is low on tread on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass105,394 miles (+12,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,394 miles
    Test number
    643639199596
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass92,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,584 miles
    Test number
    939448162628
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail92,584 miles (+15,709)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,584 miles
    Test number
    168787441079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass76,875 miles (+12,958)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    947722580400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,917 miles (+15,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    112364561689
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on edges
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on edges
  13. Pass48,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,598 miles
    Test number
    283115069227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 ETA

Does S20 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 ETA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 ETA?
The MOT on S20 ETA is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 ETA done?
S20 ETA was recorded at 137,422 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 8,009 miles a year.
Has S20 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 ETA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S20 ETA 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 ETA find?
S20 ETA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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