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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

6 DCXMOT history

6 DCX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 35,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

6 DCX silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
35,587 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 DCX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 DCX was last recorded at 35,587 miles on 8 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,584 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,587 miles
  • 2024 – 35,584 miles
  • 2023 – 35,572 miles
  • 2022 – 35,549 miles
  • 2021 – 35,453 miles
  • 2019 – 35,329 miles
  • 2018 – 35,266 miles
  • 2017 – 34,754 miles
  • 2016 – 34,448 miles
  • 2015 – 33,993 miles
  • 2014 – 33,662 miles
  • 2013 – 33,314 miles
  • 2012 – 32,908 miles
  • 2010 – 32,282 miles
  • 2009 – 31,984 miles
  • 2008 – 31,622 miles
  • 2007 – 31,116 miles
  • 2006 – 30,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,587 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,587 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    213955730966
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass35,584 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    35,584 miles
    Test number
    697784587977
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass35,572 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    124298638326
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  4. Pass35,549 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,549 miles
    Test number
    281503173714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,453 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    35,453 miles
    Test number
    502128803616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass35,329 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    962157001256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,266 miles (+512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,266 miles
    Test number
    771229139384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass34,754 miles (+306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,754 miles
    Test number
    969473587222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass34,448 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,448 miles
    Test number
    439777850972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,993 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    358651495141
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking at tread/sidewalls
  11. Fail33,980 miles2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,980 miles
    Test number
    299021195103
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking at tread/sidewalls
  12. Fail33,955 miles (+293)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    137881695192
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres cracking on sidewalls
  13. Pass33,662 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    799831694130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,314 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,314 miles
    Test number
    999197623124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,908 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,908 miles
    Test number
    685224302150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,282 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,282 miles
    Test number
    384343270259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,984 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    534448959294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,622 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    894044458211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,116 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,116 miles
    Test number
    301819747406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,843 miles
    Test number
    334946356447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6 DCX

What vehicle is registration 6 DCX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 DCX on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 DCX is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 DCX?
The MOT on 6 DCX is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 DCX done?
6 DCX was recorded at 35,587 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 241 miles a year.
Has 6 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 DCX has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on 6 DCX 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 6 DCX find?
6 DCX passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 1 more.

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