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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

L7 FXLMOT history

L7 FXL is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

L7 FXL black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
165,721 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FXL was last recorded at 165,721 miles on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2025: 165,721 miles, lower than 165,773 miles on 24 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,773 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Average per year
5,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,721 miles
  • 2024 – 159,983 miles
  • 2023 – 153,878 miles
  • 2022 – 145,830 miles
  • 2021 – 139,498 miles
  • 2019 – 128,271 miles
  • 2018 – 121,532 miles
  • 2017 – 116,920 miles
  • 2016 – 113,767 miles
  • 2015 – 111,608 miles
  • 2014 – 109,466 miles
  • 2013 – 106,718 miles
  • 2012 – 103,044 miles
  • 2011 – 100,058 miles
  • 2010 – 93,542 miles
  • 2009 – 81,691 miles
  • 2008 – 74,196 miles
  • 2007 – 68,051 miles
  • 2006 – 61,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,721 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Coolant radiator lower section deteriorating, but not leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (white light)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (White light)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,721 miles (-52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    165,721 miles
    Test number
    112393885882
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  2. Fail165,773 miles (+5,790)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,773 miles
    Test number
    866650114827
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  3. Pass159,983 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,983 miles
    Test number
    626082287258
    • MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant radiator lower section deteriorating, but not leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (white light) (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (White light) (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of rocker cover onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,983 miles (+6,105)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,983 miles
    Test number
    572196681850
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant radiator lower section deteriorating, but not leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (white light) (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (White light) (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of rocker cover onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,878 miles
    Test number
    441036902186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edger (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail153,878 miles (+8,048)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,878 miles
    Test number
    583253309176
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edger (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass145,830 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    145,830 miles
    Test number
    567260348081
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail145,829 miles (+6,331)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,829 miles
    Test number
    761485306307
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light very bright
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass139,498 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    139,498 miles
    Test number
    529009646317
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail139,497 miles (+11,226)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,497 miles
    Test number
    230379716705
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass128,271 miles (+6,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,271 miles
    Test number
    995715032382
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bulb dull (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass121,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,532 miles
    Test number
    576278266104
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn uneven

  13. Fail121,532 miles (+4,612)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,532 miles
    Test number
    884024974734
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn uneven

  14. Pass116,920 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,920 miles
    Test number
    341498243288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,767 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,767 miles
    Test number
    197590742152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,608 miles (+2,142)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    895627315112
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake disc rusty

  17. Pass109,466 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,466 miles
    Test number
    207924714437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,718 miles (+3,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,718 miles
    Test number
    305942513156
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass103,044 miles (+2,986)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    347516212126
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn uneven

  20. Pass100,058 miles (+6,516)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,058 miles
    Test number
    216820811416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass93,542 miles (+11,851)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,542 miles
    Test number
    934853710141
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges
    • NoteRear tyres stepped on inside edges

  22. Pass81,691 miles (+7,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,691 miles
    Test number
    872024219128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s lower ball joint bent

  23. Pass74,196 miles (+6,145)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    490443828121
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  24. Pass68,051 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    393995137122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,728 miles
    Test number
    404351036130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 FXL

Does L7 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 FXL expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 FXL?
The MOT on L7 FXL expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 FXL done?
L7 FXL was recorded at 165,721 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 5,410 miles a year.
Has L7 FXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FXL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 FXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 FXL find?
L7 FXL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate; steering pipes corroded, and 1 more.

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