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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X46 XPMMOT history

X46 XPM is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

X46 XPM green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,702 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 XPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 XPM was last recorded at 92,702 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,697 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,702 miles
  • 2024 – 90,755 miles
  • 2023 – 84,191 miles
  • 2021 – 82,437 miles
  • 2020 – 80,165 miles
  • 2018 – 79,745 miles
  • 2016 – 77,066 miles
  • 2015 – 74,718 miles
  • 2014 – 69,585 miles
  • 2013 – 66,664 miles
  • 2008 – 66,343 miles
  • 2007 – 50,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,702 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear hose ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, and o/s/r brake pipes corroding, rear front to rear pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,702 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    799762042882
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail92,697 miles (+10)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,697 miles
    Test number
    810898330978
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt broken in hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt broken in hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail92,687 miles (+1,932)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,687 miles
    Test number
    873307622264
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,755 miles (+6,564)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    633254943494
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass84,191 miles (+14)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,191 miles
    Test number
    557768191629
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, and o/s/r brake pipes corroding, rear front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to rear suspension and nearside front suspension components

  6. Fail84,177 miles (+1,740)3 major4 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,177 miles
    Test number
    173500353834
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, and o/s/r brake pipes corroding, rear front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to rear suspension and nearside front suspension components

  7. Pass82,437 miles (+2,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,437 miles
    Test number
    121419337694
    • 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))

  8. Pass80,165 miles (+420)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,165 miles
    Test number
    851284005951
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,745 miles
    Test number
    895906914797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,745 miles (+2,679)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,745 miles
    Test number
    826939598618
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass77,066 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,066 miles
    Test number
    704090732619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    800068808084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail74,718 miles (+5,133)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    357221245999
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,585 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    485547634307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,565 miles (+2,901)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,565 miles
    Test number
    468435234485
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass66,664 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    847144643348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,343 miles (+15,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    432615238204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    892920707165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,664 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    103255597003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about X46 XPM

Does X46 XPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X46 XPM is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X46 XPM?
The MOT on X46 XPM is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X46 XPM done?
X46 XPM was recorded at 92,702 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 2,243 miles a year.
Has X46 XPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 XPM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X46 XPM 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 X46 XPM find?
X46 XPM passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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