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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X1 LACMOT history

X1 LAC is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

X1 LAC black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,940 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 LAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 LAC was last recorded at 82,940 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2016: 71,606 miles, lower than 75,832 miles on 28 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,939 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,940 miles
  • 2025 – 82,890 miles
  • 2024 – 80,852 miles
  • 2023 – 79,536 miles
  • 2022 – 79,355 miles
  • 2019 – 78,914 miles
  • 2018 – 78,363 miles
  • 2017 – 76,400 miles
  • 2016 – 71,606 miles
  • 2015 – 75,832 miles
  • 2014 – 75,672 miles
  • 2013 – 74,620 miles
  • 2012 – 74,089 miles
  • 2011 – 73,117 miles
  • 2010 – 70,355 miles
  • 2009 – 68,990 miles
  • 2008 – 68,094 miles
  • 2007 – 66,435 miles
  • 2006 – 63,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,940 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s outers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides lower rear reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre cracking on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,940 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    504824760941
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail82,939 miles (+49)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,939 miles
    Test number
    812993662110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass82,890 miles (+2,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    104462783070
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass80,852 miles (+1,316)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,852 miles
    Test number
    424590118170
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,536 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    830954709300
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,355 miles (+441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    677795344578
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass78,914 miles (+551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,914 miles
    Test number
    661385636824
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre badly cracked

  8. Pass78,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,363 miles
    Test number
    753247612205
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre badly cracking
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack joints

  9. Fail78,363 miles (+1,963)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,363 miles
    Test number
    381837381820
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre badly cracking
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack joints

  10. Pass76,400 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,400 miles
    Test number
    179249211677
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides lower rear reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on edges

  11. Fail76,397 miles (+4,791)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,397 miles
    Test number
    564447907859
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides lower rear reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on edges

  12. Pass71,606 miles (-4,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,606 miles
    Test number
    297476603497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking

  13. Pass75,832 miles (+160)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,832 miles
    Test number
    288228645168
    • NoteNsf tyre cracking
    • NotePlay in rack ends

  14. Pass75,672 miles (+1,052)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    397852144153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre cracking on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in os rack end

  15. Pass74,620 miles (+531)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    367885233175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play offside front steering arm

  16. Pass74,089 miles (+972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,089 miles
    Test number
    477775642104
    • NoteOsf tyre cracking

  17. Pass73,117 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    705541751104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,355 miles (+1,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    451768450138
    • NoteSlight play in o/s front brake reaction bush

  19. Pass68,990 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    301747789125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    421570898154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,094 miles (+1,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    932810398151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass66,435 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,435 miles
    Test number
    683972477179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,449 miles
    Test number
    503913656178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 LAC

Does X1 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 LAC is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 LAC?
The MOT on X1 LAC is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 LAC done?
X1 LAC was recorded at 82,940 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 966 miles a year.
Has X1 LAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 LAC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 LAC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X1 LAC find?
X1 LAC passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s.

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