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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X42 KVPMOT history

X42 KVP is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 45,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

X42 KVP black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
45,548 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 KVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 KVP was last recorded at 45,548 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,547 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,548 miles
  • 2024 – 45,529 miles
  • 2023 – 45,494 miles
  • 2022 – 45,463 miles
  • 2021 – 45,204 miles
  • 2020 – 44,705 miles
  • 2019 – 44,362 miles
  • 2018 – 43,791 miles
  • 2017 – 43,064 miles
  • 2016 – 42,519 miles
  • 2015 – 41,842 miles
  • 2014 – 41,265 miles
  • 2013 – 40,738 miles
  • 2012 – 40,357 miles
  • 2011 – 39,382 miles
  • 2010 – 38,276 miles
  • 2009 – 37,352 miles
  • 2008 – 36,023 miles
  • 2007 – 35,223 miles
  • 2006 – 34,389 miles
  • 2005 – 32,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,548 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2022

  • Under-shield covers fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • O/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front hub area corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass45,548 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    45,548 miles
    Test number
    602689661567
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail45,547 miles (+18)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,547 miles
    Test number
    103440363103
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipe leaking inside clamp (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass45,529 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,529 miles
    Test number
    796300904949
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPedals modified

  4. Fail45,521 miles (+27)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,521 miles
    Test number
    230240975154
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPedals modified

  5. Pass45,494 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,494 miles
    Test number
    105411445294
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake and throttle pedal modification

  6. Pass45,463 miles (+259)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,463 miles
    Test number
    779979397328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension/hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension/hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryThrottle and brake pedals modified
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  7. Pass45,204 miles (+499)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,204 miles
    Test number
    504833614835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose connection slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake and throttle pedals modified
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  8. Pass44,705 miles (+343)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,705 miles
    Test number
    621298125233
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  9. Pass44,362 miles (+571)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,362 miles
    Test number
    467315033684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal modified
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  10. Pass43,791 miles (+727)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    990263457724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal and brake pedal modified
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  11. Pass43,064 miles (+545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,064 miles
    Test number
    986183540448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension area corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryThrottle and brake pedals modified
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  12. Pass42,519 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    252238555881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosion

  13. Fail42,519 miles (+677)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    187838600531
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosion

  14. Pass41,842 miles (+577)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    739534147018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake and throttle pedals modified
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndershield covers fitted

  15. Pass41,265 miles (+527)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,265 miles
    Test number
    266367484217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteThrottle pedal modified

  16. Pass40,738 miles (+381)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    977297683273
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake and throttle pedals modified

  17. Pass40,357 miles (+975)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    739343682292
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBrake pedal modified
    • NoteThrottle pedal modified

  18. Pass39,382 miles (+1,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    935632391229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass38,276 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    222493890265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,352 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    394618189416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,023 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,023 miles
    Test number
    434887698238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,016 miles (+793)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,016 miles
    Test number
    721616098222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass35,223 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,223 miles
    Test number
    390847897265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,389 miles (+1,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    523725306360
    • NoteModification to brake pedal & throttle but does not significantly reduces the original strength

  25. Pass32,696 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,696 miles
    Test number
    760567435290
    • NoteFront number plate damage not excessive

Questions about X42 KVP

Does X42 KVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 KVP is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X42 KVP?
The MOT on X42 KVP is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 KVP done?
X42 KVP was recorded at 45,548 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 635 miles a year.
Has X42 KVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 KVP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X42 KVP 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 KVP find?
X42 KVP passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside misted; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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