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BMW X3

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T20 SMUMOT history

T20 SMU is a bronze diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,177 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 SMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 SMU was last recorded at 115,177 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 26,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,127 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
26,050 miles
Average per year
6,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,177 miles
  • 2025 – 89,127 miles
  • 2024 – 80,537 miles
  • 2023 – 73,784 miles
  • 2022 – 67,860 miles
  • 2021 – 62,709 miles
  • 2020 – 57,467 miles
  • 2019 – 54,677 miles
  • 2018 – 51,083 miles
  • 2017 – 47,150 miles
  • 2016 – 42,776 miles
  • 2015 – 38,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,177 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear corrosion on rear sub frame
  • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some underside testable components

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.

  • Both front tyres have edge wear and cuts in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,177 miles (+26,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,177 miles
    Test number
    718929863847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion on rear sub frame
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some underside testable components
  2. Pass89,127 miles (+8,590)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,127 miles
    Test number
    481316987195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,537 miles (+6,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,537 miles
    Test number
    918062898410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass73,784 miles (+5,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,784 miles
    Test number
    997095762426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass67,860 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,860 miles
    Test number
    330894501337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,709 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,709 miles
    Test number
    303185769000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,467 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    399648404018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,677 miles
    Test number
    485418833493
    • AdvisoryProtective cover underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.
  9. Fail54,677 miles (+3,594)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,677 miles
    Test number
    916341990741
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryProtective cover underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.
  10. Pass51,083 miles (+3,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,083 miles
    Test number
    141980766839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass47,150 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,150 miles
    Test number
    355399809722
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have edge wear and cuts in tread
  12. Fail47,131 miles (+4,355)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    485385692785
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have edge wear and cuts in tread
  13. Pass42,776 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,776 miles
    Test number
    485534220614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,964 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,964 miles
    Test number
    827898545125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass38,964 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,964 miles
    Test number
    988918645150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,962 miles
    Test number
    547529875051
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail36,962 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,962 miles
    Test number
    606719575071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T20 SMU

Does T20 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 SMU is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 SMU?
The MOT on T20 SMU is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 SMU done?
T20 SMU was recorded at 115,177 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
Has T20 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 SMU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T20 SMU 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 T20 SMU find?
T20 SMU passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear corrosion on rear sub frame; under trays obscuring some underside testable components.

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