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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X49 EBUMOT history

X49 EBU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

X49 EBU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,404 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 EBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 EBU was last recorded at 96,404 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,497 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,907 miles
Average per year
2,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,404 miles
  • 2025 – 94,497 miles
  • 2024 – 92,874 miles
  • 2023 – 90,260 miles
  • 2022 – 88,611 miles
  • 2021 – 86,199 miles
  • 2020 – 84,993 miles
  • 2019 – 83,306 miles
  • 2018 – 80,725 miles
  • 2017 – 78,707 miles
  • 2016 – 76,111 miles
  • 2015 – 73,643 miles
  • 2014 – 70,672 miles
  • 2013 – 68,276 miles
  • 2012 – 65,818 miles
  • 2011 – 62,185 miles
  • 2010 – 58,985 miles
  • 2009 – 55,428 miles
  • 2008 – 50,632 miles
  • 2007 – 45,617 miles
  • 2006 – 40,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,404 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from hose out area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,404 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    211813943620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,497 miles (+1,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,497 miles
    Test number
    204459905358
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass92,874 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,874 miles
    Test number
    708382486776
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass90,260 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,260 miles
    Test number
    537849203957
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from hose out area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail90,238 miles (+1,627)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    843478330002
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from hose out area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,611 miles (+2,412)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,611 miles
    Test number
    351379268057
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion in exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet only 50% operative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,199 miles (+1,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    536158797434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass84,993 miles (+1,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    912859157742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass83,306 miles (+2,581)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,306 miles
    Test number
    976316704803
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perishing.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test stickers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad wear sensor on nearside front insecure.

  10. Pass80,725 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    746841164384
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail80,725 miles (+2,018)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    134472155701
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass78,707 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,707 miles
    Test number
    538027255854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread area deteriorating

  13. Fail78,687 miles (+2,576)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    378058036730
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread area deteriorating

  14. Pass76,111 miles (+2,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    675787473693
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread slightly cracked

  15. Pass73,643 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,643 miles
    Test number
    889481155070
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail73,630 miles (+2,958)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,630 miles
    Test number
    169420955043
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass70,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    407865844019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail70,681 miles (+2,405)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,681 miles
    Test number
    189595844067
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass68,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    895112553016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail68,276 miles (+2,458)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    497301553010
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,818 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    577054352026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,185 miles (+3,200)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,185 miles
    Test number
    127899641036
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear nearside light lens cracked

  23. Pass58,985 miles (+3,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,985 miles
    Test number
    180590850062
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass55,428 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    690141459069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,632 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    391953758002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass45,617 miles (+4,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    271533057076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass40,723 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    113454756411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about X49 EBU

Does X49 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 EBU is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X49 EBU?
The MOT on X49 EBU is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 EBU done?
X49 EBU was recorded at 96,404 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
Has X49 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 EBU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X49 EBU 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 X49 EBU find?
X49 EBU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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