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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.

X20 MOD black 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass114,898 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass74,926 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,926 miles
    Test number
    756498104561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,767 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    782029031376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    474441912187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass53,509 miles (+12,643)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    536708643875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,866 miles (+12,182)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    955245124144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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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