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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

W256 ECTMOT history

W256 ECT is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

W256 ECT black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
126,385 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 ECT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 ECT was last recorded at 126,385 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,312 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,073 miles
Average per year
3,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,385 miles
  • 2020 – 125,312 miles
  • 2016 – 125,231 miles
  • 2015 – 121,610 miles
  • 2013 – 114,372 miles
  • 2012 – 110,791 miles
  • 2011 – 105,453 miles
  • 2010 – 100,452 miles
  • 2009 – 92,997 miles
  • 2008 – 89,349 miles
  • 2007 – 85,947 miles
  • 2006 – 72,982 miles
  • 2005 – 62,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,385 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,385 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    713768424659
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail126,385 miles (+1,073)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    321961277844
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,312 miles (+81)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,312 miles
    Test number
    616619672211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass125,231 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,231 miles
    Test number
    325904360280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,230 miles (+3,620)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,230 miles
    Test number
    847088607440
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  6. Pass121,610 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,610 miles
    Test number
    145899855073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    387138343248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail114,372 miles (+3,581)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    379677743429
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass110,791 miles (+5,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,791 miles
    Test number
    998604842295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass105,453 miles (+5,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    105,453 miles
    Test number
    987311641240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass100,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    323665430484
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail100,452 miles (+7,455)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    911272230285
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass92,997 miles (+3,648)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    350827519400
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake requires atte ntion soon

  14. Pass89,349 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,349 miles
    Test number
    432166168236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,947 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,947 miles
    Test number
    101090527317
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R INBOARD SHOES ?

  16. Pass85,947 miles (+12,965)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,947 miles
    Test number
    251080527358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R INBOARD SHOES ?

  17. Pass72,982 miles (+10,963)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,982 miles
    Test number
    130178776228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSligt wear in steering rack

  18. Pass62,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    62,019 miles
    Test number
    590343845218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,019 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,019 miles
    Test number
    363322745405
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about W256 ECT

Does W256 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 ECT is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W256 ECT?
The MOT on W256 ECT is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W256 ECT done?
W256 ECT was recorded at 126,385 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,111 miles a year.
Has W256 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 ECT has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on W256 ECT 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 W256 ECT find?
W256 ECT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout underside; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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