BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
X20 SPBMOT history
X20 SPB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 129,352 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X20 SPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X20 SPB was last recorded at 129,352 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 4,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,811 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,541 miles
- Average per year
- 6,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,352 miles
- 2025 – 124,811 miles
- 2024 – 118,407 miles
- 2023 – 116,703 miles
- 2022 – 116,659 miles
- 2021 – 100,606 miles
- 2020 – 96,390 miles
- 2018 – 84,871 miles
- 2017 – 74,067 miles
- 2016 – 62,499 miles
- 2015 – 60,896 miles
- 2014 – 57,839 miles
- 2013 – 56,016 miles
- 2012 – 36,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,352 miles
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2 x fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,352 miles (+4,541)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 129,352 miles
- Test number
- 255258582624
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2 x fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,811 miles (+6,404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 124,811 miles
- Test number
- 962671473870
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,407 miles (+1,704)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 118,407 miles
- Test number
- 651647720626
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,703 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 116,703 miles
- Test number
- 326383404696
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass116,659 miles (+5,005)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 116,659 miles
- Test number
- 310272713466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail111,654 miles (+11,048)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,654 miles
- Test number
- 521453537058
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass100,606 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,606 miles
- Test number
- 200585975661
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sidelamp intermittent operation
Fail100,602 miles (+4,212)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,602 miles
- Test number
- 367727871958
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear heatshield loose
Pass96,390 miles (+11,519)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 96,390 miles
- Test number
- 603775564852
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,871 miles (+10,804)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 84,871 miles
- Test number
- 112650000126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,067 miles (+11,568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 74,067 miles
- Test number
- 726543178700
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,499 miles
- Test number
- 896211562996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,499 miles (+1,603)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,499 miles
- Test number
- 746972193965
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass60,896 miles (+3,057)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 60,896 miles
- Test number
- 206966869237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,839 miles (+1,823)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 57,839 miles
- Test number
- 168296124227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,016 miles (+20,011)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 56,016 miles
- Test number
- 688258723216
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass36,005 miles (+5,353)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 36,005 miles
- Test number
- 758553842283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,652 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 30,652 miles
- Test number
- 135929912447
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X20 SPB
- Does X20 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 SPB is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X20 SPB?
- The MOT on X20 SPB is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X20 SPB done?
- X20 SPB was recorded at 129,352 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,825 miles a year.
- Has X20 SPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X20 SPB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on X20 SPB 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 SPB find?
- X20 SPB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2 x fronts; brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x fronts; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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