
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
X21 FOBMOT history
X21 FOB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,746 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 116,746 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X21 FOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X21 FOB was last recorded at 116,746 miles on 1 May 2026, 11,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,805 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,941 miles
- Average per year
- 7,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,746 miles
- 2025 – 104,805 miles
- 2024 – 98,121 miles
- 2023 – 86,007 miles
- 2022 – 78,985 miles
- 2021 – 72,873 miles
- 2019 – 70,319 miles
- 2018 – 51,957 miles
- 2017 – 45,313 miles
- 2016 – 41,741 miles
- 2015 – 35,408 miles
- 2014 – 28,224 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,746 miles (+11,941)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 116,746 miles
- Test number
- 994704176814
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass104,805 miles (+6,684)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 104,805 miles
- Test number
- 605011294013
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,121 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 98,121 miles
- Test number
- 317719378271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail98,116 miles (+12,109)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,116 miles
- Test number
- 452757938327
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass86,007 miles (+7,022)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,007 miles
- Test number
- 104170676510
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass78,985 miles (+6,112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 78,985 miles
- Test number
- 809447369790
- AdvisoryZero Emitter, No Smoke readings available
Pass72,873 miles (+2,554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 72,873 miles
- Test number
- 195509129177
- AdvisoryZero Emitter, No Smoke readings available
Pass70,319 miles (+18,362)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 70,319 miles
- Test number
- 990469112946
- AdvisoryEmissions 0.02
Pass51,957 miles (+6,644)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 51,957 miles
- Test number
- 296290119454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,313 miles (+3,572)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 45,313 miles
- Test number
- 235720915723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 41,741 miles
- Test number
- 676722122458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,741 miles (+6,333)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,741 miles
- Test number
- 564980950035
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass35,408 miles (+7,184)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 35,408 miles
- Test number
- 678450825166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 28,224 miles
- Test number
- 405462624155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X21 FOB
- Does X21 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 FOB is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X21 FOB?
- The MOT on X21 FOB is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X21 FOB done?
- X21 FOB was recorded at 116,746 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,379 miles a year.
- Has X21 FOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X21 FOB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on X21 FOB 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 X21 FOB find?
- X21 FOB passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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