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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

X49 FKLMOT history

X49 FKL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

X49 FKL blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
47,925 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 FKL
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 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 FKL was last recorded at 47,925 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,053 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
1,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,925 miles
  • 2025 – 47,053 miles
  • 2024 – 46,239 miles
  • 2023 – 45,607 miles
  • 2022 – 44,865 miles
  • 2021 – 43,486 miles
  • 2020 – 43,425 miles
  • 2019 – 43,115 miles
  • 2018 – 41,710 miles
  • 2017 – 40,877 miles
  • 2016 – 40,545 miles
  • 2015 – 39,673 miles
  • 2014 – 37,590 miles
  • 2013 – 35,193 miles
  • 2012 – 33,422 miles
  • 2011 – 31,765 miles
  • 2010 – 30,736 miles
  • 2009 – 29,033 miles
  • 2008 – 27,206 miles
  • 2007 – 23,474 miles
  • 2006 – 18,607 miles
  • 2005 – 17,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,925 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel tank retaining straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,925 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    154660713199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,053 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    261785925698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,239 miles (+632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    932865525304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass45,607 miles (+742)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    596764142952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass44,865 miles (+1,379)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,865 miles
    Test number
    197953454207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass43,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    939858561367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail43,486 miles (+61)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    726157174734
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
    • DangerousTyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
  8. Pass43,425 miles (+310)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    528334279182
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass43,115 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,115 miles
    Test number
    568603281245
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining straps corroded
  10. Pass41,710 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,710 miles
    Test number
    238685258236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,877 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,877 miles
    Test number
    673476976843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,545 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    806533906918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,673 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,673 miles
    Test number
    357228165027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass37,590 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,590 miles
    Test number
    495603164075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,193 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,193 miles
    Test number
    786794183090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass33,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,422 miles
    Test number
    777159282024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,422 miles (+1,657)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,422 miles
    Test number
    226676182095
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  18. Pass31,765 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    267190871030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,736 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,736 miles
    Test number
    330121580045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,033 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,033 miles
    Test number
    281416279026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,206 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,206 miles
    Test number
    113233868483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,474 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,474 miles
    Test number
    573473777079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,607 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,607 miles
    Test number
    701877586070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,300 miles
    Test number
    770597325357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X49 FKL

Does X49 FKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 FKL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X49 FKL?
The MOT on X49 FKL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 FKL done?
X49 FKL was recorded at 47,925 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 1,505 miles a year.
Has X49 FKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 FKL has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on X49 FKL 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 FKL find?
X49 FKL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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