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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T20 TLYMOT history

T20 TLY is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,796 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 TLY
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
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 TLY was last recorded at 115,796 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,795 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,796 miles
  • 2024 – 107,564 miles
  • 2023 – 99,970 miles
  • 2021 – 86,229 miles
  • 2020 – 84,093 miles
  • 2019 – 78,713 miles
  • 2018 – 69,880 miles
  • 2017 – 58,910 miles
  • 2016 – 46,856 miles
  • 2015 – 36,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,796 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront both backing plates missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,796 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,796 miles
    Test number
    177737093431
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both backing plates missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail115,795 miles (+2)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,795 miles
    Test number
    256172746255
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both backing plates missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail115,793 miles (+8,229)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,793 miles
    Test number
    659531921348
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken and rubbing on tyre
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass107,564 miles (+7,594)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,564 miles
    Test number
    607736032309
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    99,970 miles
    Test number
    919121728116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,970 miles (+13,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,970 miles
    Test number
    587022675491
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass86,229 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,229 miles
    Test number
    870786031437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,228 miles (+687)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,228 miles
    Test number
    568021589521
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,541 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,541 miles
    Test number
    448855294223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,093 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    849345020005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,713 miles (+8,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,713 miles
    Test number
    807186527510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    690711064613
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail69,880 miles (+10,970)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    163623260953
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass58,910 miles (+12,054)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,910 miles
    Test number
    697069928635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,856 miles (+10,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,856 miles
    Test number
    386771381154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    456825055048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 TLY

Does T20 TLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 TLY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 TLY?
The MOT on T20 TLY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 TLY done?
T20 TLY was recorded at 115,796 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,968 miles a year.
Has T20 TLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 TLY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T20 TLY 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 TLY find?
T20 TLY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded; front both backing plates missing; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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