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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

V652 DBXMOT history

V652 DBX is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V652 DBX red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,179 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V652 DBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V652 DBX was last recorded at 97,179 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 10,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,214 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,965 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,179 miles
  • 2025 – 86,214 miles
  • 2024 – 78,123 miles
  • 2023 – 76,907 miles
  • 2022 – 75,983 miles
  • 2021 – 73,198 miles
  • 2020 – 71,967 miles
  • 2018 – 70,434 miles
  • 2017 – 69,970 miles
  • 2016 – 69,692 miles
  • 2015 – 69,064 miles
  • 2014 – 68,398 miles
  • 2013 – 67,636 miles
  • 2012 – 66,468 miles
  • 2011 – 64,240 miles
  • 2010 – 61,525 miles
  • 2009 – 59,109 miles
  • 2008 – 55,767 miles
  • 2007 – 52,545 miles
  • 2006 – 49,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,179 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting around pin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,179 miles (+10,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    736214831432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass86,214 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,214 miles
    Test number
    381090419780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,123 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    315270881290
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass76,907 miles (+924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,907 miles
    Test number
    831486558938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,983 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,983 miles
    Test number
    729287002270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting around pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front washer jets partially blocked/clogged
  6. Fail75,891 miles (+2,693)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,891 miles
    Test number
    676179979362
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord/ply visable through cracks in outer shoulder as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting around pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front washer jets partially blocked/clogged
  7. Pass73,198 miles (+1,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    824845857713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWI@3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWI@3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear tyres perished/cracking
  8. Pass71,967 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,967 miles
    Test number
    840743717128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail71,908 miles (+1,474)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,908 miles
    Test number
    498434510608
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass70,434 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    707112935698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,970 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,970 miles
    Test number
    563721368870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,692 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    876807541257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,064 miles (+666)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,064 miles
    Test number
    343130920490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft donut splitting
  14. Pass68,398 miles (+762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,398 miles
    Test number
    926368054289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
  15. Pass67,636 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    808613163217
    • NoteOsf tie rod inner ball joint has slight play
  16. Fail67,636 miles (+1,168)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    936298643279
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteOsf tie rod inner ball joint has slight play
  17. Pass66,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    776397652204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail66,468 miles (+2,228)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    937527352296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass64,240 miles (+2,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,240 miles
    Test number
    378430451470
    • NoteRearbrake discs slightly corroded
  20. Pass61,525 miles (+2,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    984107350218
    • NoteBrake discs slightly pitted
  21. Pass59,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    290847459215
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Fail59,109 miles (+3,342)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    981947659200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass55,767 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    331383678275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,545 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    953107667293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,185 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,185 miles
    Test number
    912686176224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    871349786054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V652 DBX

Does V652 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V652 DBX is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V652 DBX?
The MOT on V652 DBX is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V652 DBX done?
V652 DBX was recorded at 97,179 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has V652 DBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V652 DBX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V652 DBX 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 V652 DBX find?
V652 DBX passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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