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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P641 BCXMOT history

P641 BCX is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

P641 BCX black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
116,411 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P641 BCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P641 BCX was last recorded at 116,411 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,404 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,411 miles
  • 2023 – 116,404 miles
  • 2021 – 110,221 miles
  • 2020 – 108,772 miles
  • 2019 – 108,173 miles
  • 2018 – 104,365 miles
  • 2016 – 104,243 miles
  • 2015 – 103,822 miles
  • 2014 – 103,022 miles
  • 2013 – 101,716 miles
  • 2012 – 96,611 miles
  • 2011 – 95,390 miles
  • 2010 – 90,026 miles
  • 2009 – 83,053 miles
  • 2008 – 77,567 miles
  • 2007 – 72,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,411 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe front to rear (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components corroded

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Corrosion to rear subframe, suspension arms, roll bar etc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,411 miles (+7)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,411 miles
    Test number
    209673760958
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe front to rear (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components corroded

  2. Fail116,404 miles (+6,183)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    278143272158
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake performance only just met requirements / advise adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe, suspension arms, roll bar etc
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smeary

  3. Pass110,221 miles (+1,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,221 miles
    Test number
    632494008839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper blade smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe, suspension arms, roll bar etc

  4. Pass108,772 miles (+599)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,772 miles
    Test number
    112757646010
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill and cover have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded oil cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty / advise replacement

  5. Pass108,173 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    907259783752
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  6. Fail108,132 miles (+3,767)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,132 miles
    Test number
    709875354004
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both front heavily perished / advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion over all suspension parts

  7. Pass104,365 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,365 miles
    Test number
    972075517357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Fail104,362 miles (+119)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,362 miles
    Test number
    849600449604
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass104,243 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,243 miles
    Test number
    968506146533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,201 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,201 miles
    Test number
    347279499866
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail104,201 miles (+379)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,201 miles
    Test number
    702183792803
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass103,822 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,822 miles
    Test number
    526802495160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  13. Fail103,822 miles (+800)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,822 miles
    Test number
    935779985105
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  14. Pass103,022 miles (+1,306)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,022 miles
    Test number
    869790394179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  15. Pass101,716 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,716 miles
    Test number
    357409883139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteProp shaft coupling cracking

  16. Fail101,716 miles (+5,105)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,716 miles
    Test number
    389806383172
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteProp shaft coupling cracking

  17. Pass96,611 miles (+1,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,611 miles
    Test number
    875465442050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass95,390 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,390 miles
    Test number
    617536921073
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs corred badly

  19. Fail95,367 miles (+5,341)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,367 miles
    Test number
    819695511027
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs corred badly

  20. Pass90,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,026 miles
    Test number
    671073590026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,026 miles (+6,973)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,026 miles
    Test number
    840473990039
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass83,053 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,053 miles
    Test number
    183717159415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,567 miles (+5,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    162146168005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass72,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,567 miles
    Test number
    192491267069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    460040266093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P641 BCX

Does P641 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P641 BCX expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P641 BCX?
The MOT on P641 BCX expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P641 BCX done?
P641 BCX was recorded at 116,411 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,357 miles a year.
Has P641 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P641 BCX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P641 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 P641 BCX find?
P641 BCX failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear; brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe front to rear; emissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating, and 5 more.

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