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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S20 ETHMOT history

S20 ETH is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 46,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

S20 ETH silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
46,781 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 ETH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 ETH was last recorded at 46,781 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,820 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
961 miles
Average per year
3,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,781 miles
  • 2025 – 45,820 miles
  • 2024 – 43,340 miles
  • 2023 – 41,105 miles
  • 2022 – 39,315 miles
  • 2021 – 34,589 miles
  • 2019 – 29,036 miles
  • 2018 – 24,301 miles
  • 2017 – 17,813 miles
  • 2016 – 12,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,781 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,781 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    897990503688
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,820 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,820 miles
    Test number
    416628839137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,340 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,340 miles
    Test number
    609606006106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,105 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,105 miles
    Test number
    239018539547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,315 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    883339382922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail39,311 miles (+4,722)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    343013250063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed passenger side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,589 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,589 miles
    Test number
    872631852752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,036 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,036 miles
    Test number
    183109431073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail28,981 miles (+4,680)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,981 miles
    Test number
    866926911682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broke (4.1.1 (c))

  10. Pass24,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    669393078935
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres cracking on sidewalls & tread
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre BOTH front tyres
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail24,301 miles (+6,488)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    784988048860
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres cracking on sidewalls & tread
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre BOTH front tyres
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass17,813 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    17,813 miles
    Test number
    696714151671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge/tread cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle obscured by the rear seat cover had to move to test belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge /tread cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking

  13. Fail17,813 miles (+5,742)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,813 miles
    Test number
    302070745143
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge/tread cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle obscured by the rear seat cover had to move to test belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge /tread cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking

  14. Pass12,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    12,071 miles
    Test number
    859923543530
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and deteriorated inside the tread.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

Questions about S20 ETH

Does S20 ETH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 ETH is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 ETH?
The MOT on S20 ETH is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 ETH done?
S20 ETH was recorded at 46,781 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,459 miles a year.
Has S20 ETH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 ETH has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S20 ETH 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 ETH find?
S20 ETH passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides..

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