
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
X20 MODMOT history
X20 MOD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 114,898 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,728 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X20 MOD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X20 MOD was last recorded at 114,898 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,898 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,728 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,898 miles
- 2024 – 110,551 miles
- 2023 – 103,916 miles
- 2022 – 97,323 miles
- 2021 – 89,368 miles
- 2020 – 78,341 miles
- 2019 – 74,926 miles
- 2018 – 72,767 miles
- 2016 – 53,509 miles
- 2015 – 28,684 miles
- 2014 – 26,481 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor/chassis corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,898 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 114,898 miles
- Test number
- 435282228541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor/chassis corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail114,898 miles (+4,347)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,898 miles
- Test number
- 243922692021
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor/chassis corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass110,551 miles (+6,635)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 110,551 miles
- Test number
- 102250883021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear floor corroded
Pass103,916 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,916 miles
- Test number
- 126996338832
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail103,916 miles (+6,593)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,916 miles
- Test number
- 303611590970
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,323 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,323 miles
- Test number
- 987487681994
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail97,323 miles (+7,955)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,323 miles
- Test number
- 159472938200
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,368 miles (+11,027)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 89,368 miles
- Test number
- 614415582437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,341 miles (+3,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 78,341 miles
- Test number
- 183062749053
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,926 miles (+2,159)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 74,926 miles
- Test number
- 756498104561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,767 miles (+2,689)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 72,767 miles
- Test number
- 782029031376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 70,078 miles
- Test number
- 474441912187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,073 miles (+16,564)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,073 miles
- Test number
- 197478074065
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass53,509 miles (+12,643)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 53,509 miles
- Test number
- 536708643875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,866 miles (+12,182)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 40,866 miles
- Test number
- 955245124144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,684 miles (+2,203)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 28,684 miles
- Test number
- 679012515084
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail26,481 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,481 miles
- Test number
- 265234964436
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass26,481 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 26,481 miles
- Test number
- 389174864143
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about X20 MOD
- Does X20 MOD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 MOD is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X20 MOD?
- The MOT on X20 MOD is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X20 MOD done?
- X20 MOD was recorded at 114,898 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,728 miles a year.
- Has X20 MOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X20 MOD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on X20 MOD 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 MOD find?
- X20 MOD passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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