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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

L4 HBXMOT history

L4 HBX is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 46,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L4 HBX black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
46,705 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HBX was last recorded at 46,705 miles on 27 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,705 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,705 miles
  • 2025 – 46,490 miles
  • 2024 – 46,378 miles
  • 2023 – 46,119 miles
  • 2022 – 44,732 miles
  • 2021 – 44,492 miles
  • 2020 – 44,403 miles
  • 2019 – 44,059 miles
  • 2018 – 43,065 miles
  • 2017 – 41,572 miles
  • 2016 – 40,651 miles
  • 2015 – 39,398 miles
  • 2014 – 37,167 miles
  • 2013 – 34,631 miles
  • 2012 – 32,605 miles
  • 2011 – 30,154 miles
  • 2010 – 28,020 miles
  • 2009 – 25,274 miles
  • 2008 – 22,485 miles
  • 2007 – 20,041 miles
  • 2006 – 17,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,705 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    46,705 miles
    Test number
    689475114777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail46,705 miles (+215)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,705 miles
    Test number
    524538088838
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,490 miles (+112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    512167916503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,378 miles (+259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,378 miles
    Test number
    480627345452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    189094626229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,119 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    281560114770
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass44,732 miles (+240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    217087170324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass44,492 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    147556002037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,403 miles (+344)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,403 miles
    Test number
    696949571864
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass44,059 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,059 miles
    Test number
    998609002021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,065 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,065 miles
    Test number
    407995125044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    604197817366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,572 miles (+921)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    453508712214
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  14. Pass40,651 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,651 miles
    Test number
    793429658988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,398 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,398 miles
    Test number
    118015599195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,167 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,167 miles
    Test number
    397093664193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,631 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,631 miles
    Test number
    159756753189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,605 miles (+2,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,605 miles
    Test number
    336062772493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass30,154 miles (+2,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,154 miles
    Test number
    686100581274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass28,020 miles (+2,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,020 miles
    Test number
    762637360297
    • 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)

  21. Pass25,274 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,274 miles
    Test number
    354518769280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,485 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,485 miles
    Test number
    563460178299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,041 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,041 miles
    Test number
    193172797288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,976 miles
    Test number
    960701696297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 HBX

Does L4 HBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HBX is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HBX?
The MOT on L4 HBX is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HBX done?
L4 HBX was recorded at 46,705 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,465 miles a year.
Has L4 HBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HBX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 HBX 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 L4 HBX find?
L4 HBX passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine weeping.

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