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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V702 XBWMOT history

V702 XBW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

V702 XBW blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,290 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V702 XBW
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V702 XBW was last recorded at 128,290 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,287 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,290 miles
  • 2024 – 128,008 miles
  • 2022 – 127,754 miles
  • 2021 – 127,251 miles
  • 2020 – 126,765 miles
  • 2019 – 126,206 miles
  • 2018 – 125,443 miles
  • 2017 – 118,265 miles
  • 2016 – 108,562 miles
  • 2015 – 101,356 miles
  • 2014 – 96,108 miles
  • 2013 – 91,836 miles
  • 2012 – 87,695 miles
  • 2011 – 83,219 miles
  • 2010 – 79,182 miles
  • 2009 – 75,095 miles
  • 2008 – 71,858 miles
  • 2007 – 66,320 miles
  • 2006 – 61,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,290 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,290 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,290 miles
    Test number
    873468219428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,287 miles (+279)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,287 miles
    Test number
    286203757954
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake flex rubbing on brake cable
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass128,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,008 miles
    Test number
    742901285091
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust hanger mounting blowing (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail128,008 miles (+254)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,008 miles
    Test number
    398375562992
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust hanger mounting blowing (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass127,754 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,754 miles
    Test number
    795257946154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,251 miles
    Test number
    280735746293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,251 miles (+486)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,251 miles
    Test number
    383830142448
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,765 miles (+559)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,765 miles
    Test number
    521755074563
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,206 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,206 miles
    Test number
    592109012083
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking point starting to corrode

  10. Fail126,206 miles (+4)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,206 miles
    Test number
    303761212649
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking point starting to corrode

  11. Fail126,202 miles (+759)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,202 miles
    Test number
    442642843171
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill advise attention sounds thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill advise attention sounds thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake metal back plate corroded advise attention

  12. Pass125,443 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    211820881885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,265 miles (+9,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,265 miles
    Test number
    405946066581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass108,562 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    938564380446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail108,562 miles (+7,206)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    646220058340
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50x16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass101,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,356 miles
    Test number
    507637205180
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  17. Fail101,356 miles (+5,248)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,356 miles
    Test number
    976887705124
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  18. Pass96,108 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    336151104194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,836 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,836 miles
    Test number
    185219003160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,695 miles (+4,476)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    618719812173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Pass83,219 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    117078591407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,182 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    121000820161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,147 miles (+4,052)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,147 miles
    Test number
    341796910125
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass75,095 miles (+3,237)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    140198109159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering rack

  25. Pass71,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,858 miles
    Test number
    244449508183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,858 miles (+5,538)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,858 miles
    Test number
    174588208140
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass66,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,320 miles
    Test number
    623590217159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,320 miles (+4,529)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,320 miles
    Test number
    883569907131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass61,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,791 miles
    Test number
    282041816435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V702 XBW

Does V702 XBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V702 XBW is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V702 XBW?
The MOT on V702 XBW is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V702 XBW done?
V702 XBW was recorded at 128,290 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,284 miles a year.
Has V702 XBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V702 XBW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V702 XBW 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 V702 XBW find?
V702 XBW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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