BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
X20 XLCMOT history
X20 XLC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,334 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 180,334 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,887 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X20 XLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 11 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X20 XLC was last recorded at 180,334 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 12,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,605 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,729 miles
- Average per year
- 9,887 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,334 miles
- 2025 – 167,605 miles
- 2024 – 161,193 miles
- 2023 – 148,865 miles
- 2022 – 137,227 miles
- 2021 – 134,586 miles
- 2020 – 129,943 miles
- 2019 – 127,906 miles
- 2018 – 119,456 miles
- 2017 – 110,313 miles
- 2016 – 96,412 miles
- 2015 – 90,067 miles
- 2014 – 82,003 miles
- 2013 – 75,671 miles
- 2012 – 70,466 miles
- 2011 – 57,213 miles
- 2010 – 39,852 miles
- 2009 – 17,785 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,334 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front both front zenon headlamp washer jets missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,334 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 180,334 miles
- Test number
- 374601730690
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail180,334 miles (+12,729)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,334 miles
- Test number
- 779315877116
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass167,605 miles (+2)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 167,605 miles
- Test number
- 740131442004
- AdvisoryFront both front zenon headlamp washer jets missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail167,603 miles (+6,410)1 dangerous3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,603 miles
- Test number
- 661166581792
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both front zenon headlamp washer jets missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass161,193 miles (+263)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 161,193 miles
- Test number
- 233709466039
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail160,930 miles (+12,065)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,930 miles
- Test number
- 425123064807
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,865 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 148,865 miles
- Test number
- 111086127694
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to centre pipe, clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
Fail148,865 miles (+11,638)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,865 miles
- Test number
- 786102419581
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to centre pipe, clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
Pass137,227 miles (+2,641)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 137,227 miles
- Test number
- 915137875806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,586 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 134,586 miles
- Test number
- 673123609078
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail134,582 miles (+4,639)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,582 miles
- Test number
- 223137088824
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass129,943 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 129,943 miles
- Test number
- 143529231709
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail129,942 miles (+2,036)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,942 miles
- Test number
- 136597975978
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,906 miles (+8,450)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 127,906 miles
- Test number
- 292307003118
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass119,456 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 119,456 miles
- Test number
- 152259034368
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail119,456 miles (+9,143)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,456 miles
- Test number
- 165787945729
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass110,313 miles (+13,901)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 110,313 miles
- Test number
- 937959919607
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass96,412 miles (+6,345)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 96,412 miles
- Test number
- 668215532495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,067 miles (+8,064)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 90,067 miles
- Test number
- 138500275106
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass82,003 miles (+6,332)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,003 miles
- Test number
- 207571574419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 75,671 miles
- Test number
- 696018713218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,671 miles (+5,205)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,671 miles
- Test number
- 997157113287
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,466 miles (+13,253)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,466 miles
- Test number
- 156931422324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,213 miles (+17,361)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,213 miles
- Test number
- 905919091292
- 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)
Pass39,852 miles (+22,067)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 39,852 miles
- Test number
- 542139310341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 17,785 miles
- Test number
- 103032029378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X20 XLC
- Does X20 XLC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 XLC is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X20 XLC?
- The MOT on X20 XLC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X20 XLC done?
- X20 XLC was recorded at 180,334 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 9,887 miles a year.
- Has X20 XLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X20 XLC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on X20 XLC 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 XLC find?
- X20 XLC passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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