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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

X452 BHKMOT history

X452 BHK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

X452 BHK blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,817 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X452 BHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X452 BHK was last recorded at 67,817 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,935 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
882 miles
Average per year
1,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,817 miles
  • 2025 – 66,935 miles
  • 2024 – 65,160 miles
  • 2023 – 64,051 miles
  • 2022 – 62,892 miles
  • 2021 – 61,152 miles
  • 2020 – 59,970 miles
  • 2019 – 58,777 miles
  • 2018 – 58,025 miles
  • 2017 – 57,672 miles
  • 2016 – 57,077 miles
  • 2015 – 56,492 miles
  • 2014 – 55,790 miles
  • 2013 – 52,781 miles
  • 2012 – 49,185 miles
  • 2009 – 48,924 miles
  • 2008 – 44,293 miles
  • 2007 – 42,026 miles
  • 2006 – 39,006 miles
  • 2005 – 35,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySlight travel in footbrake pedal

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,817 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    361652265770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight travel in footbrake pedal

  2. Fail67,813 miles (+878)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    283910079195
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight travel in footbrake pedal

  3. Pass66,935 miles (+1,775)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    652515577850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass65,160 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    423979120926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail65,160 miles (+1,109)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    571875176201
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass64,051 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    912485156528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail64,051 miles (+1,159)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    925033475651
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass62,892 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,892 miles
    Test number
    219857745295
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc's corroded on inner face.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail62,892 miles (+1,740)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,892 miles
    Test number
    743551646494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc's corroded on inner face.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,152 miles (+1,182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    949433834353
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass59,970 miles (+1,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    670113109640
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  12. Pass58,777 miles (+752)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    191512312076
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass58,025 miles (+353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    137042646247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass57,672 miles (+595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,672 miles
    Test number
    384005665650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass57,077 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    492302345895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,492 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    475243435157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust support bracket rotted off

  17. Fail56,492 miles (+702)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    228653535188
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust support bracket rotted off
    • NoteO/s wiper smearing

  18. Pass55,790 miles (+3,009)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    467995034153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded through
    • NoteN/s/r indicator faded
    • NoteO/s repeater light faded

  19. Pass52,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    208535433069
    • NoteEngine ECU light on

  20. Fail52,781 miles (+3,596)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    895465433009
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine ECU light on

  21. Pass49,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,185 miles
    Test number
    468486252087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,185 miles (+261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,185 miles
    Test number
    406265352070
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass48,924 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,924 miles
    Test number
    160497059124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,293 miles (+2,267)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,293 miles
    Test number
    174628748133
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear

  25. Pass42,026 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    684324577295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,006 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,006 miles
    Test number
    144020056217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    35,379 miles
    Test number
    580110055203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X452 BHK

Does X452 BHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X452 BHK is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X452 BHK?
The MOT on X452 BHK is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X452 BHK done?
X452 BHK was recorded at 67,817 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,576 miles a year.
Has X452 BHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X452 BHK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X452 BHK 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 X452 BHK find?
X452 BHK passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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