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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

X20 JOSMOT history

X20 JOS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

X20 JOS grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
130,703 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 JOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 JOS was last recorded at 130,703 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 2,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,450 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,253 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,703 miles
  • 2025 – 128,450 miles
  • 2024 – 126,289 miles
  • 2023 – 123,985 miles
  • 2022 – 120,875 miles
  • 2021 – 119,178 miles
  • 2020 – 117,879 miles
  • 2018 – 111,377 miles
  • 2017 – 105,745 miles
  • 2016 – 99,313 miles
  • 2015 – 93,591 miles
  • 2014 – 89,327 miles
  • 2013 – 85,840 miles
  • 2012 – 76,013 miles
  • 2011 – 66,695 miles
  • 2010 – 58,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,703 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,703 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    130,703 miles
    Test number
    884713470170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,450 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,450 miles
    Test number
    531263899051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,424 miles (+2,135)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,424 miles
    Test number
    656511551735
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,289 miles (+2,304)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,289 miles
    Test number
    463707010015
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wornout on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,985 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,985 miles
    Test number
    601936375701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,875 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,875 miles
    Test number
    341150321545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail120,873 miles (+1,695)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,873 miles
    Test number
    582590178207
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass119,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    412824376182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,178 miles (+1,299)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    170533910762
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass117,879 miles (+6,502)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,879 miles
    Test number
    426106563566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    491277723437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,377 miles (+5,632)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    670020208759
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,745 miles (+6,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    449241704689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner of tread /borderline pass (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low on tread/tyre perished

  14. Pass99,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    135010144852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre cracked amd wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

  15. Fail99,313 miles (+5,722)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    271327078867
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre cracked amd wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

  16. Pass93,591 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,591 miles
    Test number
    798577615191
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLow on fuel

  17. Fail93,591 miles (+4,264)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,591 miles
    Test number
    269037215494
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLow on fuel
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on edges of tread

  18. Pass89,327 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    967620424198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteOfside rear inner differential seal leaking

  19. Fail89,327 miles (+3,487)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    885980624185
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteOfside rear inner differential seal leaking

  20. Pass85,840 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    226830303445
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear differincial seal leaking

  21. Fail85,840 miles (+9,827)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    249540403498
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear differincial seal leaking

  22. Pass76,013 miles (+9,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    468577172065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,695 miles (+8,289)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    525418071081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    353979170026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail58,406 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    583009670033
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X20 JOS

Does X20 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 JOS is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X20 JOS?
The MOT on X20 JOS is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 JOS done?
X20 JOS was recorded at 130,703 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has X20 JOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 JOS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X20 JOS 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 JOS find?
X20 JOS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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