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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

RCX 312MOT history

RCX 312 is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 75,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

RCX 312 black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,897 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCX 312
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCX 312 was last recorded at 75,897 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,693 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
2,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,897 miles
  • 2025 – 75,693 miles
  • 2024 – 75,360 miles
  • 2023 – 74,719 miles
  • 2022 – 74,500 miles
  • 2021 – 73,898 miles
  • 2020 – 73,521 miles
  • 2019 – 72,819 miles
  • 2018 – 72,104 miles
  • 2017 – 69,360 miles
  • 2016 – 68,737 miles
  • 2015 – 62,185 miles
  • 2014 – 58,681 miles
  • 2013 – 54,679 miles
  • 2012 – 46,922 miles
  • 2011 – 43,440 miles
  • 2010 – 43,187 miles
  • 2009 – 42,175 miles
  • 2008 – 37,447 miles
  • 2007 – 32,053 miles
  • 2006 – 26,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,897 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront surface corrosion of front suspension
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,897 miles (+204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,897 miles
    Test number
    809506782843
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront surface corrosion of front suspension
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,693 miles (+333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,693 miles
    Test number
    806236379404
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion of front suspension parts

  3. Pass75,360 miles (+641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,360 miles
    Test number
    902750591297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass74,719 miles (+219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    406763527899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass74,500 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    443918667419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,898 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    452468762345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail73,896 miles (+375)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,896 miles
    Test number
    384333371627
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,521 miles
    Test number
    406182656884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail73,521 miles (+702)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,521 miles
    Test number
    803369555051
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    971279347362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail72,819 miles (+715)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    619249143966
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass72,104 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,104 miles
    Test number
    825552366697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,360 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,360 miles
    Test number
    332445081284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    139324636887
    • AdvisoryCovers over front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wear on inner edge

  15. Fail68,727 miles (+3,014)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,727 miles
    Test number
    746129697614
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryCovers over front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wear on inner edge

  16. Pass65,713 miles (+3,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    106195431198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm

  17. Pass62,185 miles (+3,504)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,185 miles
    Test number
    366952025103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted

  18. Pass58,681 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,681 miles
    Test number
    246402824121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail58,674 miles (+3,995)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,674 miles
    Test number
    859628114165
    • DangerousOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,679 miles (+7,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,679 miles
    Test number
    496032823191
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass46,922 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,922 miles
    Test number
    257179012493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,440 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,440 miles
    Test number
    257682431196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,187 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,187 miles
    Test number
    484526920196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,175 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,175 miles
    Test number
    542593339142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail42,092 miles (+4,645)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,092 miles
    Test number
    942461939186
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass37,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,447 miles
    Test number
    201829028479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,447 miles (+5,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,447 miles
    Test number
    334603428140
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass32,053 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,053 miles
    Test number
    841424237117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,691 miles
    Test number
    112852936139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCX 312

What vehicle is registration RCX 312 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCX 312 on a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 May 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RCX 312 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCX 312 is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RCX 312?
The MOT on RCX 312 is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCX 312 done?
RCX 312 was recorded at 75,897 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,407 miles a year.
Has RCX 312 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCX 312 has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on RCX 312 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 RCX 312 find?
RCX 312 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front surface corrosion of front suspension; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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