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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

X42 EEFMOT history

X42 EEF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

X42 EEF silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,784 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 EEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 EEF was last recorded at 75,784 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 6,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2012: 56,019 miles, lower than 59,957 miles on 26 Mar 2012.

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
69,517 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,267 miles
Average per year
1,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,784 miles
  • 2025 – 69,517 miles
  • 2024 – 64,616 miles
  • 2023 – 64,382 miles
  • 2022 – 63,972 miles
  • 2021 – 63,254 miles
  • 2019 – 62,721 miles
  • 2018 – 62,254 miles
  • 2017 – 59,826 miles
  • 2016 – 59,021 miles
  • 2015 – 57,559 miles
  • 2014 – 57,252 miles
  • 2013 – 56,193 miles
  • 2012 – 56,019 miles
  • 2011 – 55,776 miles
  • 2010 – 55,342 miles
  • 2008 – 54,041 miles
  • 2007 – 51,635 miles
  • 2006 – 49,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,784 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,784 miles (+6,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,784 miles
    Test number
    193365491975
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,517 miles (+4,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    384171290809
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass64,616 miles (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,616 miles
    Test number
    621223665784
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flange joint nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,382 miles (+410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,382 miles
    Test number
    134959869389
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass63,972 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    962479227141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,254 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    486008134437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,721 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    249189304486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,254 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,254 miles
    Test number
    105437941268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,746 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,746 miles
    Test number
    713491169520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,826 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    558263470705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,021 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,021 miles
    Test number
    385941150950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,559 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,559 miles
    Test number
    678910045198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    505490844188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,252 miles (+1,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    808849434154
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

  15. Pass56,193 miles (+70)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    657257733140
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteAuxillary belt worn

  16. Fail56,123 miles (+24)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    225950223174
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteAuxillary belt worn

  17. Fail56,099 miles (+80)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,099 miles
    Test number
    938298903160
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass56,019 miles (-3,938)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,019 miles
    Test number
    486123692092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,957 miles (+4,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,957 miles
    Test number
    816016182023
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass55,776 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,776 miles
    Test number
    659497071097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass55,342 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,342 miles
    Test number
    592198570028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,041 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    922552408342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,635 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    262724487235
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass49,553 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    124933986241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,535 miles (+2,556)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,535 miles
    Test number
    793052386201
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass46,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    410446246193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 EEF

Does X42 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 EEF is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 EEF?
The MOT on X42 EEF is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 EEF done?
X42 EEF was recorded at 75,784 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,415 miles a year.
Has X42 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 EEF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2014.
Has the mileage on X42 EEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X42 EEF find?
X42 EEF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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