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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X36 XPLMOT history

X36 XPL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

X36 XPL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
72,292 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 XPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 XPL was last recorded at 72,292 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,395 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
897 miles
Average per year
2,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,292 miles
  • 2024 – 71,395 miles
  • 2023 – 71,224 miles
  • 2022 – 71,200 miles
  • 2021 – 70,618 miles
  • 2020 – 70,283 miles
  • 2018 – 69,984 miles
  • 2017 – 68,833 miles
  • 2016 – 64,592 miles
  • 2015 – 63,151 miles
  • 2014 – 60,555 miles
  • 2013 – 58,098 miles
  • 2012 – 55,522 miles
  • 2011 – 52,825 miles
  • 2010 – 49,730 miles
  • 2009 – 47,049 miles
  • 2008 – 44,153 miles
  • 2007 – 39,077 miles
  • 2006 – 33,998 miles
  • 2005 – 28,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,292 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,292 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,292 miles
    Test number
    327857647133
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

  2. Pass71,395 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,395 miles
    Test number
    540770743212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,224 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,224 miles
    Test number
    166268591668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,200 miles
    Test number
    508982735669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,200 miles (+582)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,200 miles
    Test number
    603574425309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,618 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,618 miles
    Test number
    660376980041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,283 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    269759983367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,984 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    274797355227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,833 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    682950427027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail68,811 miles (+4,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,811 miles
    Test number
    592661650006
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass64,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,592 miles
    Test number
    746120680657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,592 miles (+1,441)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,592 miles
    Test number
    619985060419
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass63,151 miles (+2,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,151 miles
    Test number
    791955898115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass60,555 miles (+2,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,555 miles
    Test number
    419245144211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail58,098 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    298829333278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass58,098 miles (+2,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    908689133241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,522 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,522 miles
    Test number
    439933442252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,825 miles (+3,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,825 miles
    Test number
    455914441232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  19. Pass49,730 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    394756230209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    372175849460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail47,049 miles (+2,896)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    732365749224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail44,153 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,153 miles
    Test number
    462841068210
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass44,153 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,153 miles
    Test number
    783851968201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,077 miles
    Test number
    114526037214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,077 miles (+5,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,077 miles
    Test number
    982696537270
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  26. Pass33,998 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,998 miles
    Test number
    363366836202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    104377335225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X36 XPL

Does X36 XPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X36 XPL expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X36 XPL?
The MOT on X36 XPL expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X36 XPL done?
X36 XPL was recorded at 72,292 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 2,252 miles a year.
Has X36 XPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 XPL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X36 XPL 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 XPL find?
X36 XPL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight.

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