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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

X20 ELFMOT history

X20 ELF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 148,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

X20 ELF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,096 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 ELF was last recorded at 148,096 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,610 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,486 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,096 miles
  • 2025 – 144,610 miles
  • 2024 – 139,458 miles
  • 2023 – 134,422 miles
  • 2022 – 130,426 miles
  • 2021 – 125,940 miles
  • 2020 – 120,972 miles
  • 2019 – 115,529 miles
  • 2018 – 110,692 miles
  • 2017 – 108,828 miles
  • 2016 – 105,934 miles
  • 2015 – 102,428 miles
  • 2014 – 97,396 miles
  • 2013 – 93,190 miles
  • 2012 – 89,397 miles
  • 2011 – 83,419 miles
  • 2010 – 77,440 miles
  • 2009 – 69,526 miles
  • 2008 – 59,836 miles
  • 2007 – 46,501 miles
  • 2006 – 27,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,096 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,096 miles (+3,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,096 miles
    Test number
    743931676246
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,610 miles (+5,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,610 miles
    Test number
    729145108719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,458 miles
    Test number
    383947246381
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS / OS rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail139,458 miles (+5,036)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,458 miles
    Test number
    310643443150
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS / OS rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,422 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,422 miles
    Test number
    585941513924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,417 miles (+3,991)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,417 miles
    Test number
    423405585312
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,426 miles (+4,486)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,426 miles
    Test number
    607140549228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryMinor windscreen damage
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryVarious oil seepage

  8. Pass125,940 miles (+4,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,940 miles
    Test number
    269842033078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,972 miles
    Test number
    176402968955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,972 miles (+5,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,972 miles
    Test number
    250309846269
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass115,529 miles (+4,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    194903006211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass110,692 miles (+1,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,692 miles
    Test number
    895554823454
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryManagement lamp on

  13. Pass108,828 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,828 miles
    Test number
    728657643697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wiper worn

  14. Fail108,828 miles (+2,894)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,828 miles
    Test number
    983448334200
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wiper worn

  15. Pass105,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    856636808248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,934 miles (+3,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    976505285065
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass102,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,428 miles
    Test number
    866645475197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,428 miles (+5,032)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,428 miles
    Test number
    265694075446
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail97,396 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    216044634499
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light on

  20. Pass97,396 miles (+4,206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    885674234193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light on

  21. Pass93,190 miles (+3,793)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,190 miles
    Test number
    809568293039
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated

  22. Pass89,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    825003902199
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail89,397 miles (+5,978)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    286423302172
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamaged o/s/f inner tyre side wall

  24. Pass83,419 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    646457351078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,440 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,440 miles
    Test number
    834754850008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  26. Fail77,438 miles (+7,912)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    190554150424
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  27. Pass69,526 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,526 miles
    Test number
    250791299064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteDrive belt perished and starting to split
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked
    • NotePetrol cap seal split
    • NoteSide and rear window tinted

  28. Fail69,526 miles (+9,690)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,526 miles
    Test number
    190181499495
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteDrive belt perished and starting to split
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked
    • NotePetrol cap seal split
    • NoteSide and rear window tinted

  29. Pass59,836 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,836 miles
    Test number
    132842198495
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  30. Fail59,834 miles (+13,333)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,834 miles
    Test number
    934922098031
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  31. Pass46,501 miles (+18,840)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,501 miles
    Test number
    901383647087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass27,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    930234346040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X20 ELF

Does X20 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 ELF is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X20 ELF?
The MOT on X20 ELF is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 ELF done?
X20 ELF was recorded at 148,096 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has X20 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 ELF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X20 ELF 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 ELF find?
X20 ELF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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