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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,171 cc

X20 BLHMOT history

X20 BLH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 36,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

X20 BLH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
36,285 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 BLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 BLH was last recorded at 36,285 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 6,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,489 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,796 miles
Average per year
2,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,285 miles
  • 2025 – 29,489 miles
  • 2024 – 23,113 miles
  • 2023 – 18,217 miles
  • 2018 – 18,209 miles
  • 2017 – 16,749 miles
  • 2016 – 14,828 miles
  • 2015 – 12,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,285 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45-17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,285 miles (+6,796)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    388800268427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45-17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass29,489 miles (+6,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    29,489 miles
    Test number
    210455170117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNoisy rear pads

  3. Pass23,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    23,113 miles
    Test number
    209410704454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  4. Fail23,113 miles (+4,896)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,113 miles
    Test number
    941190338507
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  5. Pass18,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    18,217 miles
    Test number
    380727542327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail18,217 miles (+8)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,217 miles
    Test number
    699193103041
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass18,209 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,209 miles
    Test number
    385979920569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,749 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,749 miles
    Test number
    881751182731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass14,828 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,828 miles
    Test number
    142432771607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    12,778 miles
    Test number
    357995625205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X20 BLH

Does X20 BLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 BLH is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X20 BLH?
The MOT on X20 BLH is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 BLH done?
X20 BLH was recorded at 36,285 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,200 miles a year.
Has X20 BLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 BLH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on X20 BLH 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 X20 BLH find?
X20 BLH passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45-17 rft, and 2 more.

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