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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S20 VKSMOT history

S20 VKS is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 156,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S20 VKS grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,706 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 VKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 VKS was last recorded at 156,706 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 12,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,618 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,088 miles
Average per year
11,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,706 miles
  • 2025 – 144,618 miles
  • 2024 – 132,826 miles
  • 2022 – 120,813 miles
  • 2021 – 108,977 miles
  • 2020 – 100,258 miles
  • 2019 – 83,142 miles
  • 2018 – 72,691 miles
  • 2017 – 59,423 miles
  • 2016 – 46,800 miles
  • 2015 – 34,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,706 miles
  • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,706 miles (+12,088)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,706 miles
    Test number
    803297750607
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,618 miles (+11,792)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,618 miles
    Test number
    310578590622
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,826 miles (+12,013)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,826 miles
    Test number
    442004063409
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak/weep from rocker cover and rocker breather pipe areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls and on treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass120,813 miles (+11,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,813 miles
    Test number
    473241662063
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,977 miles
    Test number
    319783679393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,977 miles (+8,719)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,977 miles
    Test number
    592169752396
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,258 miles (+10,018)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,258 miles
    Test number
    580463520922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,240 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    267036523895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,142 miles (+10,451)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    562120843809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,691 miles
    Test number
    294239693401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail72,691 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,691 miles
    Test number
    575393692007
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail72,684 miles (+13,261)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    101638254871
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass59,423 miles (+12,623)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,423 miles
    Test number
    616042639449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,800 miles (+12,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,800 miles
    Test number
    671404705143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have excessive inside shoulder wear

  15. Pass34,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    357439765179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S20 VKS

Does S20 VKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 VKS is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 VKS?
The MOT on S20 VKS is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 VKS done?
S20 VKS was recorded at 156,706 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 11,496 miles a year.
Has S20 VKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 VKS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S20 VKS 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 VKS find?
S20 VKS passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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