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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X42 DKVMOT history

X42 DKV is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

X42 DKV 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 May 2026
Mileage
112,461 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 DKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 DKV was last recorded at 112,461 miles on 9 May 2025, 1,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,060 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,401 miles
Average per year
1,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,461 miles
  • 2024 – 111,060 miles
  • 2023 – 109,586 miles
  • 2022 – 108,014 miles
  • 2021 – 106,048 miles
  • 2020 – 105,725 miles
  • 2019 – 104,605 miles
  • 2018 – 103,032 miles
  • 2017 – 101,815 miles
  • 2016 – 100,301 miles
  • 2015 – 98,755 miles
  • 2014 – 96,370 miles
  • 2013 – 93,912 miles
  • 2011 – 90,025 miles
  • 2010 – 83,985 miles
  • 2006 – 76,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,461 miles
  • AdvisoryComplete underside of the vehicle is undersealed
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle underside heavily corroded front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,461 miles (+1,401)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,461 miles
    Test number
    716943027744
    • AdvisoryComplete underside of the vehicle is undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,060 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,060 miles
    Test number
    688184681343
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre brake pipes corroded - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - requires cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily corroded front to rear

  3. Fail111,058 miles (+1,472)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    709343752596
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily corroded front to rear

  4. Pass109,586 miles (+1,572)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,586 miles
    Test number
    125684246716
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass108,014 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,014 miles
    Test number
    407459274408
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,014 miles (+1,966)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,014 miles
    Test number
    255051232423
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,048 miles (+323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,048 miles
    Test number
    303518135364
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle brake pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFloors corroded close to sills
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  8. Pass105,725 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,725 miles
    Test number
    953158087802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,605 miles (+1,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,605 miles
    Test number
    474041945479
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  10. Pass103,032 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,032 miles
    Test number
    947193689176
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  11. Pass101,815 miles (+1,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,815 miles
    Test number
    388803847412
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed.

  12. Pass100,301 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,301 miles
    Test number
    970851979090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,755 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    485537325042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,370 miles (+2,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    818214814001
    • 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)

  15. Pass93,912 miles (+3,887)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    188404043404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteE/m light on
    • NoteO/s wingmirror damaged

  16. Pass90,025 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,025 miles
    Test number
    386180881171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    490313660167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,985 miles (+7,219)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    722643060138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass76,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    852557966094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 DKV

Does X42 DKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X42 DKV expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X42 DKV?
The MOT on X42 DKV expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X42 DKV done?
X42 DKV was recorded at 112,461 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 1,862 miles a year.
Has X42 DKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 DKV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on X42 DKV 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 X42 DKV find?
X42 DKV passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 6 advisories: complete underside of the vehicle is undersealed; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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