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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

L3 SXTMOT history

L3 SXT is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L3 SXT blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,907 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 SXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 SXT was last recorded at 109,907 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,093 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,814 miles
Average per year
2,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,907 miles
  • 2025 – 106,093 miles
  • 2024 – 104,357 miles
  • 2023 – 100,108 miles
  • 2022 – 94,116 miles
  • 2021 – 90,530 miles
  • 2020 – 89,549 miles
  • 2019 – 88,811 miles
  • 2018 – 87,622 miles
  • 2017 – 86,025 miles
  • 2016 – 84,000 miles
  • 2015 – 81,297 miles
  • 2014 – 79,349 miles
  • 2013 – 76,016 miles
  • 2012 – 71,901 miles
  • 2011 – 71,810 miles
  • 2010 – 71,238 miles
  • 2009 – 67,869 miles
  • 2008 – 65,374 miles
  • 2007 – 63,916 miles
  • 2006 – 60,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,907 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AT REAR AND BOTH REAR HUBS (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,907 miles (+3,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    305059926106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AT REAR AND BOTH REAR HUBS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,093 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,093 miles
    Test number
    989330703976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail106,090 miles (+1,733)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,090 miles
    Test number
    168074276210
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,357 miles (+4,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    208645132294
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,108 miles (+5,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,108 miles
    Test number
    902058949695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,116 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,116 miles
    Test number
    179365050071
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail94,112 miles (+37)2 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,112 miles
    Test number
    533497466115
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail94,075 miles (+3,545)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    944707444825
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,530 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,530 miles
    Test number
    119941782185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,549 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,549 miles
    Test number
    122592666766
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail89,547 miles (+736)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,547 miles
    Test number
    915363298792
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass88,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,811 miles
    Test number
    340980005850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail88,809 miles (+1,187)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    518930826835
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass87,622 miles (+1,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,622 miles
    Test number
    145177449895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Part of ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass86,025 miles (+2,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,025 miles
    Test number
    982988719494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass84,000 miles (+2,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    513886734744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions just met the requirements

  17. Pass81,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,297 miles
    Test number
    964281685300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail81,297 miles (+1,948)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,297 miles
    Test number
    946317905619
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass79,349 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,349 miles
    Test number
    428203254277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,343 miles (+3,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    349212254240
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass76,016 miles (+4,115)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    475060943165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroding
    • NoteSlight bind on n/s/f brake

  22. Pass71,901 miles (+91)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    897849572063
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking on tread

  23. Pass71,810 miles (+572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,810 miles
    Test number
    929439161097
    • 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)

  24. Pass71,238 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    250693210448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,869 miles (+2,495)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    182512599033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,374 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    541066588012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,916 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    960060947276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,210 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,210 miles
    Test number
    842674756201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,976 miles
    Test number
    604033056193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 SXT

Does L3 SXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SXT is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 SXT?
The MOT on L3 SXT is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 SXT done?
L3 SXT was recorded at 109,907 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,462 miles a year.
Has L3 SXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 SXT has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 SXT 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 L3 SXT find?
L3 SXT passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear and both rear hubs; nearside rear nail in tyre; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts.

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