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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

X36 XKHMOT history

X36 XKH is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 120,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

X36 XKH grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
120,056 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 XKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 XKH was last recorded at 120,056 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,053 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,056 miles
  • 2025 – 118,537 miles
  • 2024 – 116,134 miles
  • 2023 – 114,807 miles
  • 2022 – 112,698 miles
  • 2019 – 110,325 miles
  • 2018 – 106,008 miles
  • 2016 – 101,027 miles
  • 2015 – 93,612 miles
  • 2014 – 86,728 miles
  • 2013 – 82,676 miles
  • 2012 – 78,779 miles
  • 2011 – 67,158 miles
  • 2010 – 61,537 miles
  • 2009 – 53,453 miles
  • 2008 – 45,732 miles
  • 2007 – 40,401 miles
  • 2006 – 40,368 miles
  • 2005 – 34,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,056 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySills/sill covers corroded both sides front and backRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,056 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,056 miles
    Test number
    887450534769
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySills/sill covers corroded both sides front and back

  2. Fail120,053 miles (+1,516)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,053 miles
    Test number
    448992321837
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySills/sill covers corroded both sides front and back

  3. Pass118,537 miles (+2,403)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,537 miles
    Test number
    417424725466
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the o/s/f outer sill
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the underside

  4. Pass116,134 miles (+1,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,134 miles
    Test number
    966775991489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Pass114,807 miles (+2,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,807 miles
    Test number
    646391473283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,698 miles
    Test number
    792154958101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail112,698 miles (+2,373)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,698 miles
    Test number
    625464941883
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass110,325 miles (+4,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,325 miles
    Test number
    532824351401
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront pipe bolts very corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion both outer sills

  9. Pass106,008 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    140396333806
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valves perished

  10. Fail106,008 miles (+4,981)4 failures16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    522903950234
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valves perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass101,027 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    182208807251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail101,023 miles (+7,411)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,023 miles
    Test number
    887482798193
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired repaired with silicone (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass93,612 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    256274405214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail93,612 miles (+6,884)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    675084505271
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail86,728 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,728 miles
    Test number
    228137594489
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteHorn becoming muted

  16. Pass86,728 miles (+4,052)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,728 miles
    Test number
    447107894121
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteHorn becoming muted

  17. Fail82,676 miles5 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    675372463111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  18. Pass82,676 miles (+375)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    919122663100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  19. Fail82,301 miles (+3,522)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,301 miles
    Test number
    357670623175
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass78,779 miles (+310)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    166023872481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight damage

  21. Fail78,469 miles (+11,311)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,469 miles
    Test number
    469202062085
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight damage

  22. Pass67,158 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,158 miles
    Test number
    719298421021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,141 miles (+5,604)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    219666821050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass61,537 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,537 miles
    Test number
    170856750067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,453 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,453 miles
    Test number
    174159749469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,412 miles (+7,680)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,412 miles
    Test number
    390608429027
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside No plate lamp lens missing
    • NoteOffside park brake performance poor not locking

  27. Pass45,732 miles (+5,331)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    153979818432
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking.
    • NoteNearside front tyre splitting in outer shoulder,almost to cords.
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake outer casing split.

  28. Pass40,401 miles (+33)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,401 miles
    Test number
    111366617095
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll road wheels show signs of curb rash and slight damage.
    • NoteOffside tyre is a mud amd snow tyre.
    • NoteSlight play in rack on offside front.

  29. Fail40,368 miles (+5,577)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,368 miles
    Test number
    414382516433
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel have excessive amounts of weights to balance wheels.
    • NoteNearside rear outter handbrake cable split.
    • NoteOffside front alloy wheel shows signs of hammer use.

  30. Pass34,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    34,791 miles
    Test number
    253620485214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail34,791 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,791 miles
    Test number
    851600385208
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X36 XKH

Does X36 XKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X36 XKH is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X36 XKH?
The MOT on X36 XKH is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X36 XKH done?
X36 XKH was recorded at 120,056 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,147 miles a year.
Has X36 XKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 XKH has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X36 XKH 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 X36 XKH find?
X36 XKH passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: general under body corrosion; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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