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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S20 KXYMOT history

S20 KXY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 259,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S20 KXY 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
259,754 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 KXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 KXY was last recorded at 259,754 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 22,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,796 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
22,958 miles
Average per year
13,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 259,754 miles
  • 2025 – 236,796 miles
  • 2024 – 215,400 miles
  • 2023 – 189,795 miles
  • 2022 – 177,128 miles
  • 2021 – 174,341 miles
  • 2020 – 170,298 miles
  • 2019 – 160,895 miles
  • 2018 – 148,092 miles
  • 2017 – 138,891 miles
  • 2016 – 127,437 miles
  • 2015 – 117,095 miles
  • 2014 – 107,008 miles
  • 2013 – 92,527 miles
  • 2012 – 71,002 miles
  • 2011 – 56,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,754 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling\donut cracking (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    259,754 miles
    Test number
    471212332018
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling\donut cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Fail259,754 miles (+22,958)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,754 miles
    Test number
    674879766893
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling\donut cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass236,796 miles (+21,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    236,796 miles
    Test number
    205271432480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass215,400 miles (+25,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    215,400 miles
    Test number
    413764214398
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  5. Pass189,795 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    189,795 miles
    Test number
    788324121466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail189,794 miles (+753)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,794 miles
    Test number
    642097943565
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail189,041 miles (+11,913)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,041 miles
    Test number
    341730098140
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass177,128 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,128 miles
    Test number
    472939397483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass174,341 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    174,341 miles
    Test number
    954962048669
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail174,341 miles (+4,043)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,341 miles
    Test number
    467182553663
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass170,298 miles (+9,403)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,298 miles
    Test number
    748654439398
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass160,895 miles (+12,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,895 miles
    Test number
    826001736968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass148,092 miles (+9,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,092 miles
    Test number
    450874132145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  14. Pass138,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,891 miles
    Test number
    790727787028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail138,891 miles (+11,454)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,891 miles
    Test number
    222967688299
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass127,437 miles (+10,342)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,437 miles
    Test number
    587936115184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,095 miles (+10,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    489896355182
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass107,008 miles (+14,481)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,008 miles
    Test number
    767654054130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,527 miles (+21,525)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,527 miles
    Test number
    606894753112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,002 miles (+14,878)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,002 miles
    Test number
    178428362119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,124 miles
    Test number
    285489761426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 KXY

Does S20 KXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 KXY is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 KXY?
The MOT on S20 KXY is valid until 28 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 KXY done?
S20 KXY was recorded at 259,754 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 13,324 miles a year.
Has S20 KXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 KXY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 KXY 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 KXY find?
S20 KXY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling\donut cracking.

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