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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T568 XBXMOT history

T568 XBX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
172,079 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T568 XBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T568 XBX was last recorded at 172,079 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,392 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
687 miles
Average per year
3,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,079 miles
  • 2023 – 171,392 miles
  • 2022 – 170,309 miles
  • 2021 – 169,129 miles
  • 2020 – 168,317 miles
  • 2019 – 167,237 miles
  • 2018 – 165,396 miles
  • 2017 – 163,021 miles
  • 2016 – 160,896 miles
  • 2015 – 158,368 miles
  • 2014 – 155,512 miles
  • 2013 – 152,072 miles
  • 2012 – 148,742 miles
  • 2011 – 144,983 miles
  • 2010 – 140,529 miles
  • 2009 – 133,413 miles
  • 2008 – 126,076 miles
  • 2007 – 116,622 miles
  • 2006 – 106,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,079 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber mounting broken before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipe ferrules corroded at tank end
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
  • AdvisoryLeft hand rear brake pad anti-rattle spring missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear support bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySigns of corrosion on left hand outer sill at rear lower wheel arch
  • AdvisorySlight imbalance on rear foot brake
  • AdvisorySmall hole in right hand outer sill near front jacking point
  • AdvisoryWear in drivers seat rails slight movement

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP INSECURE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,079 miles (+687)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,079 miles
    Test number
    314825377888
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber mounting broken before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe ferrules corroded at tank end
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryLeft hand rear brake pad anti-rattle spring missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear support bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion on left hand outer sill at rear lower wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance on rear foot brake
    • AdvisorySmall hole in right hand outer sill near front jacking point
    • AdvisoryWear in drivers seat rails slight movement

  2. Pass171,392 miles (+1,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,392 miles
    Test number
    943654819399
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES PERISHED 10 (YRS OLD)
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORROSION

  3. Pass170,309 miles (+1,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    170,309 miles
    Test number
    435590563282
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES PERISHED 9YRS OLD
    • AdvisoryH/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION
    • AdvisoryUNDERNEATH SURFACE CORROSION STARTING

  4. Pass169,129 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    169,129 miles
    Test number
    382740415367
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES PERISHED
    • AdvisoryUNDERNEATH CORROSION STARTING

  5. Pass168,317 miles (+1,080)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    168,317 miles
    Test number
    584598409813
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HOSE TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass167,237 miles (+1,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    167,237 miles
    Test number
    179647868729
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryNsr metal brake pipe rusting

  7. Pass165,396 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    165,396 miles
    Test number
    490269609373
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP INSECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail165,386 miles (+2,365)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,386 miles
    Test number
    813391546985
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded HOSE TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP INSECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass163,021 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,021 miles
    Test number
    651480431206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,896 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    160,896 miles
    Test number
    474025924603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush s X 2 BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit s X 2 BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail160,896 miles (+2,528)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,896 miles
    Test number
    539214745554
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing ALL FOUR CORNERS (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush s X 2 BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit s X 2 BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass158,368 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    158,368 miles
    Test number
    699428485133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail158,365 miles (+2,853)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,365 miles
    Test number
    339397185136
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass155,512 miles (+3,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    155,512 miles
    Test number
    729817204244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass152,072 miles (+3,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    152,072 miles
    Test number
    479762413289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass148,742 miles (+3,759)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    148,742 miles
    Test number
    698369292192
    • NoteFront brake hoses perishing
    • NoteH/brake requires attention (shoes) due to performance & noise.
    • NoteNail in nsr tyre
    • NoteNoise from osr brake when wheel spun

  17. Pass144,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    144,983 miles
    Test number
    107068101202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,983 miles (+4,454)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,983 miles
    Test number
    775168701215
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass140,529 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    140,529 miles
    Test number
    154562400229
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteREAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

  20. Fail140,529 miles (+7,116)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,529 miles
    Test number
    471892800247
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteREAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

  21. Pass133,413 miles (+7,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    502068009293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass126,076 miles (+9,454)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    126,076 miles
    Test number
    443053818260
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are deteriorating.
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak from rear silencer, which is deteriorating. Advise replacement.

  23. Pass116,622 miles (+10,361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    303911607437
    • NoteFront brake disc pads are getting thin.
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak and corrosion at entry pipe in to rear silencer, which is deteriorating.

  24. Pass106,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    106,261 miles
    Test number
    222813436434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T568 XBX

Does T568 XBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T568 XBX expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T568 XBX?
The MOT on T568 XBX expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T568 XBX done?
T568 XBX was recorded at 172,079 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 3,597 miles a year.
Has T568 XBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T568 XBX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T568 XBX 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 T568 XBX find?
T568 XBX passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 11 advisories: exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounting broken before rear silencer; fuel pipe ferrules corroded at tank end; fuel tank straps corroded, and 8 more.

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