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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S20 YDFMOT history

S20 YDF is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 190,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

S20 YDF black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
190,620 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 YDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 YDF was last recorded at 190,620 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,498 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
9,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,620 miles
  • 2024 – 182,590 miles
  • 2023 – 173,796 miles
  • 2022 – 166,089 miles
  • 2021 – 159,308 miles
  • 2020 – 141,901 miles
  • 2019 – 125,917 miles
  • 2018 – 116,233 miles
  • 2017 – 107,981 miles
  • 2016 – 99,626 miles
  • 2015 – 91,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,620 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,620 miles (+122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    190,620 miles
    Test number
    637910461416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail190,498 miles (+7,908)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,498 miles
    Test number
    452074124700
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,590 miles (+8,794)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,590 miles
    Test number
    469745474888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both o/s and n/s brake discs back dust cover (plate) deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass173,796 miles (+7,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,796 miles
    Test number
    947097655675
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides headlamp has water drooplets inside

  5. Pass166,089 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,089 miles
    Test number
    891005232383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail165,943 miles (+6,635)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,943 miles
    Test number
    130021266102
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass159,308 miles (+221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,308 miles
    Test number
    853482381752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail159,087 miles (+17,186)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,087 miles
    Test number
    371635861914
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass141,901 miles (+422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,901 miles
    Test number
    433764326684
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail141,479 miles (+15,562)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,479 miles
    Test number
    902264523834
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested Both headlight bulbs inop, unable to test beam image. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass125,917 miles (+9,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,917 miles
    Test number
    253137488407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to crack and wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to crack and wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from (turbo to DPF down pipe) clamp
    • AdvisoryX4 shocker dust covers splitting

  12. Pass116,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,233 miles
    Test number
    883960503019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail116,233 miles (+8,252)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,233 miles
    Test number
    911693290826
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass107,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,981 miles
    Test number
    890233728310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail107,981 miles (+8,355)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,981 miles
    Test number
    944402662788
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass99,626 miles (+8,083)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,626 miles
    Test number
    463562873639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,543 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    396283335152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on the legal limit
    • NoteOffside steering rack has slight play

  18. Fail91,543 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    555631835191
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on the legal limit
    • NoteOffside steering rack has slight play

Questions about S20 YDF

Does S20 YDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 YDF is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 YDF?
The MOT on S20 YDF is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 YDF done?
S20 YDF was recorded at 190,620 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,458 miles a year.
Has S20 YDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 YDF has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 YDF 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 YDF find?
S20 YDF passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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