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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

X48 HKWMOT history

X48 HKW is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

X48 HKW grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,020 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X48 HKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X48 HKW was last recorded at 91,020 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,444 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,576 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,020 miles
  • 2024 – 87,444 miles
  • 2023 – 82,844 miles
  • 2022 – 82,229 miles
  • 2021 – 81,241 miles
  • 2020 – 80,741 miles
  • 2019 – 79,979 miles
  • 2017 – 77,458 miles
  • 2016 – 76,724 miles
  • 2015 – 69,316 miles
  • 2014 – 61,063 miles
  • 2013 – 55,183 miles
  • 2012 – 54,371 miles
  • 2011 – 46,990 miles
  • 2010 – 41,192 miles
  • 2009 – 37,194 miles
  • 2008 – 25,775 miles
  • 2007 – 24,180 miles
  • 2006 – 21,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,020 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,020 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,020 miles
    Test number
    148376228492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,444 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    690990574508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    438519005991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,844 miles (+615)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    796304017917
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass82,229 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,229 miles
    Test number
    736075187837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,241 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,241 miles
    Test number
    447987849604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,741 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,741 miles
    Test number
    240143992279
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

  8. Pass79,979 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,979 miles
    Test number
    168401873705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,458 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    796430198636
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  10. Fail77,458 miles (+734)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    540487407500
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Pass76,724 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,724 miles
    Test number
    442279949208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  12. Fail76,678 miles (+7,362)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    491364527137
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% out (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass69,316 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    599096975142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,224 miles (+8,161)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    236490075466
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass61,063 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,063 miles
    Test number
    267472874470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,183 miles (+812)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,183 miles
    Test number
    176047573170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass54,371 miles (+7,381)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    538516432241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail46,990 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    449598601206
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs corroded on edges

  19. Pass46,990 miles (+5,798)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    676438701266
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs corroded on edges

  20. Pass41,192 miles (+3,998)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    131470000242
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted

  21. Pass37,194 miles (+11,419)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,194 miles
    Test number
    661711809232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    742700728267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,775 miles (+1,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    932600528254
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass24,180 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,180 miles
    Test number
    661965127285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,493 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,493 miles
    Test number
    582807086169
    • Note*age cracks on front tyres*

Questions about X48 HKW

Does X48 HKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X48 HKW is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X48 HKW?
The MOT on X48 HKW is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X48 HKW done?
X48 HKW was recorded at 91,020 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has X48 HKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X48 HKW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X48 HKW 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 X48 HKW find?
X48 HKW passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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