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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

H3 LXUMOT history

H3 LXU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

H3 LXU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,483 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H3 LXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H3 LXU was last recorded at 86,483 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,307 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
2,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,483 miles
  • 2025 – 86,307 miles
  • 2024 – 85,921 miles
  • 2023 – 85,772 miles
  • 2022 – 85,272 miles
  • 2021 – 84,632 miles
  • 2020 – 84,024 miles
  • 2019 – 83,075 miles
  • 2018 – 82,569 miles
  • 2016 – 82,111 miles
  • 2015 – 81,310 miles
  • 2014 – 80,028 miles
  • 2013 – 78,299 miles
  • 2011 – 72,742 miles
  • 2010 – 69,191 miles
  • 2009 – 63,685 miles
  • 2008 – 57,859 miles
  • 2007 – 47,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,483 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Power steering belt cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Propshaft flexible coupling contaminated with oil (front)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,483 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    984987141630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass86,307 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,307 miles
    Test number
    808262504726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,921 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    301705023559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal slightly perished

  4. Pass85,772 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,772 miles
    Test number
    445844710155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,272 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    807189911376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,632 miles (+608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    459001043691
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

  7. Pass84,024 miles (+949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,024 miles
    Test number
    781214713486
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,075 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,075 miles
    Test number
    612351755133
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt cracking
    • AdvisoryPropshaft flexible coupling contaminated with oil (front)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

  9. Fail83,065 miles (+496)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    418340740780
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt cracking
    • AdvisoryPropshaft flexible coupling contaminated with oil (front)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

  10. Pass82,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,569 miles
    Test number
    816071975013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,569 miles (+84)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,569 miles
    Test number
    466120448405
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  12. Fail82,485 miles (+374)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,485 miles
    Test number
    767735117354
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass82,111 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,111 miles
    Test number
    501090353831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,310 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,310 miles
    Test number
    137868175192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,249 miles (+1,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,249 miles
    Test number
    798973275140
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass80,028 miles (+6)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,028 miles
    Test number
    849240604193
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar links in poor condition
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront o/s brake pipe corroded
    • NoteFront o/s tyre worn low
    • NoteRear o/s suspension arm corroded

  17. Fail80,022 miles (+1,723)6 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,022 miles
    Test number
    638888394054
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar links in poor condition
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront o/s brake pipe corroded
    • NoteFront o/s tyre worn low
    • NoteRear o/s suspension arm corroded
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  18. Pass78,299 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,299 miles
    Test number
    869196113174
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail78,299 miles3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,299 miles
    Test number
    927622503156
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    185555052435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. FailMileage not read3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    958614652091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass72,742 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,742 miles
    Test number
    765411521093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,191 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    611730650072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,190 miles (+5,505)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    473778540036
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass63,685 miles (+5,826)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    172643149050
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight freeplay at front steering inner track rods.

  26. Pass57,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,859 miles
    Test number
    183232258022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,859 miles (+10,173)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,859 miles
    Test number
    254572758029
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass47,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    374169907055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,686 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    272479707072
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about H3 LXU

Does H3 LXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H3 LXU is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on H3 LXU?
The MOT on H3 LXU is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H3 LXU done?
H3 LXU was recorded at 86,483 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,024 miles a year.
Has H3 LXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H3 LXU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on H3 LXU 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 H3 LXU find?
H3 LXU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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