BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
X20 SFXMOT history
X20 SFX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 196,918 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X20 SFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 14 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X20 SFX was last recorded at 196,918 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 196,782 miles · 26 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 136 miles
- Average per year
- 8,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,918 miles
- 2025 – 190,869 miles
- 2024 – 183,777 miles
- 2023 – 176,176 miles
- 2022 – 164,328 miles
- 2021 – 154,133 miles
- 2020 – 149,429 miles
- 2019 – 142,716 miles
- 2018 – 135,082 miles
- 2017 – 129,752 miles
- 2015 – 124,308 miles
- 2014 – 118,449 miles
- 2013 – 111,719 miles
- 2012 – 100,402 miles
- 2011 – 80,989 miles
- 2010 – 61,889 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,918 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,918 miles (+136)5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 196,918 miles
- Test number
- 580627701833
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail196,782 miles (+5,913)1 dangerous5 major5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,782 miles
- Test number
- 701025862014
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass190,869 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 190,869 miles
- Test number
- 440219647027
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail190,869 miles (+7,092)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,869 miles
- Test number
- 526621253617
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass183,777 miles (+7,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 183,777 miles
- Test number
- 825582602653
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 176,176 miles
- Test number
- 309190928018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,168 miles (+11,840)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,168 miles
- Test number
- 678079933754
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,328 miles (+10,195)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 164,328 miles
- Test number
- 969753177938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear caliper rattle springs missing
Pass154,133 miles (+4,704)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 154,133 miles
- Test number
- 362005938149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,429 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 149,429 miles
- Test number
- 767747137724
- AdvisoryRear tyres 3mm
Fail149,426 miles (+6,710)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,426 miles
- Test number
- 768550172847
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm
Pass142,716 miles (+7,634)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 142,716 miles
- Test number
- 487221189415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,082 miles (+5,330)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 135,082 miles
- Test number
- 388274520162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,752 miles (+5,444)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 129,752 miles
- Test number
- 645590833032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,308 miles (+5,859)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 124,308 miles
- Test number
- 527585985930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,449 miles (+6,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 118,449 miles
- Test number
- 197270954370
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,719 miles (+11,317)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 111,719 miles
- Test number
- 335663633390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,402 miles (+19,413)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 100,402 miles
- Test number
- 475748332364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,989 miles (+19,100)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 80,989 miles
- Test number
- 379226631300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 61,889 miles
- Test number
- 892739440329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X20 SFX
- Does X20 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 SFX is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X20 SFX?
- The MOT on X20 SFX is valid until 14 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 SFX done?
- X20 SFX was recorded at 196,918 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 8,723 miles a year.
- Has X20 SFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X20 SFX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X20 SFX 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 SFX find?
- X20 SFX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 5 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 5 more.
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