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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.

X21 FOB blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass116,746 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass70,319 miles (+18,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    990469112946
    • AdvisoryEmissions 0.02
  9. Pass51,957 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,957 miles
    Test number
    296290119454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,313 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,313 miles
    Test number
    235720915723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,741 miles
    Test number
    676722122458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass35,408 miles (+7,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,408 miles
    Test number
    678450825166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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