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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,172 cc

X443 MGMMOT history

X443 MGM is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

X443 MGM black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,154 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X443 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X443 MGM was last recorded at 88,154 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,711 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
443 miles
Average per year
1,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,154 miles
  • 2025 – 87,711 miles
  • 2024 – 87,074 miles
  • 2023 – 86,660 miles
  • 2021 – 86,353 miles
  • 2020 – 86,122 miles
  • 2019 – 85,340 miles
  • 2018 – 84,415 miles
  • 2016 – 83,787 miles
  • 2014 – 79,703 miles
  • 2013 – 76,646 miles
  • 2012 – 74,625 miles
  • 2011 – 72,013 miles
  • 2010 – 70,460 miles
  • 2009 – 68,333 miles
  • 2008 – 66,746 miles
  • 2007 – 62,850 miles
  • 2005 – 58,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,154 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,154 miles (+443)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    429087526924
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass87,711 miles (+637)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    701950056252
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass87,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    281878045089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail87,074 miles (+414)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    248626481364
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass86,660 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    605311284448
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail86,660 miles (+307)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    659915222430
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,353 miles (+231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,353 miles
    Test number
    362190150658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass86,122 miles (+782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    681505507786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass85,340 miles (+925)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,340 miles
    Test number
    589902636606
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass84,415 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,415 miles
    Test number
    330111956546
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail84,415 miles (+628)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,415 miles
    Test number
    572352797647
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining adrift from backplate (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass83,787 miles (+1,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,787 miles
    Test number
    789526525313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass82,766 miles (+3,063)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    857818017232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass79,703 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    368544954372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail79,686 miles (+3,040)3 failures3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,686 miles
    Test number
    729692954308
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTyre size 225/50 zr16 92w

  16. Pass76,646 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,646 miles
    Test number
    848003683121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail76,645 miles (+2,020)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,645 miles
    Test number
    269637773154
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,625 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,625 miles
    Test number
    956665842180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,013 miles (+1,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    755154431197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass70,460 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    802765730105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,333 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,333 miles
    Test number
    504750289068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,746 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    651729278089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,850 miles (+4,588)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,850 miles
    Test number
    564706417000
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront pads slighty on limit

  24. Pass58,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,262 miles
    Test number
    291622745383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X443 MGM

Does X443 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X443 MGM is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X443 MGM?
The MOT on X443 MGM is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X443 MGM done?
X443 MGM was recorded at 88,154 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,452 miles a year.
Has X443 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X443 MGM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X443 MGM 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 X443 MGM find?
X443 MGM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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