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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P513 BCXMOT history

P513 BCX is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

P513 BCX red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,482 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P513 BCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P513 BCX was last recorded at 130,482 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 4,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,410 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,072 miles
Average per year
2,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,482 miles
  • 2025 – 126,410 miles
  • 2024 – 122,249 miles
  • 2023 – 115,418 miles
  • 2022 – 109,694 miles
  • 2019 – 109,682 miles
  • 2017 – 109,674 miles
  • 2015 – 109,037 miles
  • 2014 – 108,367 miles
  • 2013 – 108,149 miles
  • 2012 – 106,847 miles
  • 2011 – 101,838 miles
  • 2010 – 100,024 miles
  • 2009 – 94,794 miles
  • 2008 – 83,820 miles
  • 2007 – 80,719 miles
  • 2006 – 73,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,482 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,482 miles (+4,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,482 miles
    Test number
    344362079390
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,410 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,410 miles
    Test number
    598216786226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,249 miles (+6,831)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,249 miles
    Test number
    644111365942
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass115,418 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,418 miles
    Test number
    200145939935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail115,389 miles (+5,695)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,389 miles
    Test number
    383133109670
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,694 miles (+12)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,694 miles
    Test number
    178073742557
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass109,682 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,682 miles
    Test number
    966120918150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass109,674 miles (+637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,674 miles
    Test number
    911942576194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  9. Pass109,037 miles (+670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,037 miles
    Test number
    238983224083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  10. Pass108,367 miles (+218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,367 miles
    Test number
    966613304233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail108,149 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,149 miles
    Test number
    255486653138
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteSlight coolant leak from radiator
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack end

  12. Pass108,149 miles (+1,302)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,149 miles
    Test number
    775466953134
    • NoteSlight coolant leak from radiator
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack end

  13. Pass106,847 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    308762552123
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres tending to wear on inner edge
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOuter skin of rear silencer corroding through
    • NoteSlight knock from n/sfront - nothing detected

  14. Fail106,847 miles (+5,009)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    406692152106
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres tending to wear on inner edge
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOuter skin of rear silencer corroding through

  15. Pass101,838 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,838 miles
    Test number
    666757541102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f steering track arm has slight play

  16. Fail101,837 miles (+1,813)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    205847541439
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f steering track arm has slight play

  17. Pass100,024 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    100,024 miles
    Test number
    230075050156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,017 miles (+5,223)1 failure6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    301134450131
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise exhauxt corrosion and slight blow
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm creaking due to dry joint
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering arm

  19. Pass94,794 miles (+10,974)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    814064799097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,820 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    152138298078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,818 miles (+3,099)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    110576898058
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass80,719 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    80,719 miles
    Test number
    550165247090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,711 miles (+7,457)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,711 miles
    Test number
    902544747088
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass73,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    283925746031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,254 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    573034646028
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLower steering coloum shaft u j has slight play

Questions about P513 BCX

Does P513 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P513 BCX is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P513 BCX?
The MOT on P513 BCX is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P513 BCX done?
P513 BCX was recorded at 130,482 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,808 miles a year.
Has P513 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P513 BCX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on P513 BCX 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 P513 BCX find?
P513 BCX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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