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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X36 ELAMOT history

X36 ELA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

X36 ELA blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,070 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 ELA was last recorded at 87,070 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2025: 86,713 miles, lower than 88,638 miles on 27 Nov 2023.

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
86,734 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
2,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,070 miles
  • 2025 – 86,734 miles
  • 2023 – 88,638 miles
  • 2022 – 82,868 miles
  • 2021 – 77,780 miles
  • 2020 – 75,525 miles
  • 2018 – 73,915 miles
  • 2015 – 72,199 miles
  • 2014 – 64,728 miles
  • 2012 – 61,776 miles
  • 2011 – 54,985 miles
  • 2010 – 52,993 miles
  • 2008 – 48,273 miles
  • 2007 – 43,427 miles
  • 2006 – 38,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,070 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,070 miles (+336)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,070 miles
    Test number
    145323475471
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,734 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,734 miles
    Test number
    321916935962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail86,713 miles (-1,925)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,713 miles
    Test number
    470417851333
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,638 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,638 miles
    Test number
    377441705684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,868 miles (+5,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,868 miles
    Test number
    688443405635
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection of corrosion

  6. Pass77,780 miles (+2,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,780 miles
    Test number
    534867942518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass75,525 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    854039353572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail75,511 miles (+1,596)4 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,511 miles
    Test number
    458553254739
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    438841605199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,915 miles (+1,716)6 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    858459320756
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass72,199 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    422111854187
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.
    • AdvisorySome pitting to both rear brake discs.

  12. Fail72,172 miles (+7,444)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    282323190817
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.
    • AdvisorySome pitting to both rear brake discs.

  13. Pass64,728 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,728 miles
    Test number
    618813824276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,701 miles (+2,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    395170424216
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass61,776 miles (+6,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,776 miles
    Test number
    166334462223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,985 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    307843661437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,993 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,993 miles
    Test number
    662414150151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,985 miles (+4,712)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,985 miles
    Test number
    824607620126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass48,273 miles (+4,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,273 miles
    Test number
    654892238340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass43,427 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,427 miles
    Test number
    461316877218
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,663 miles
    Test number
    532478866236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X36 ELA

Does X36 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X36 ELA is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X36 ELA?
The MOT on X36 ELA is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X36 ELA done?
X36 ELA was recorded at 87,070 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,428 miles a year.
Has X36 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 ELA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X36 ELA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X36 ELA find?
X36 ELA passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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