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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

X56 EBLMOT history

X56 EBL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

X56 EBL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
91,930 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 EBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 EBL was last recorded at 91,930 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,929 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,930 miles
  • 2023 – 90,200 miles
  • 2022 – 88,105 miles
  • 2021 – 87,734 miles
  • 2019 – 87,325 miles
  • 2018 – 87,129 miles
  • 2016 – 86,192 miles
  • 2015 – 82,870 miles
  • 2014 – 67,020 miles
  • 2013 – 62,462 miles
  • 2012 – 62,221 miles
  • 2011 – 60,209 miles
  • 2010 – 54,595 miles
  • 2009 – 50,703 miles
  • 2008 – 45,931 miles
  • 2007 – 37,299 miles
  • 2006 – 29,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,930 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Outer sills heavily corroded in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,930 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    597493332375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,929 miles (+1,729)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,929 miles
    Test number
    743522559110
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm ball joint has movement.
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket to gear box broken.
    • AdvisoryX2 front shock absorber casings corroded

  3. Pass90,200 miles (+2,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,200 miles
    Test number
    908773263427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slight damage to outer rim.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension.

  4. Pass88,105 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,105 miles
    Test number
    972083822030
    • AdvisoryOuter sills heavily corroded in places

  5. Fail88,104 miles (+370)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    250640664823
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills heavily corroded in places

  6. Pass87,734 miles (+19)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    151679875784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail87,715 miles (+390)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,715 miles
    Test number
    815082362092
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass87,325 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    551707919307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rear bottom arm bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rear bush has play and cracked

  9. Fail87,315 miles (+186)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,315 miles
    Test number
    863152008634
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rear bottom arm bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rear bush has play and cracked

  10. Pass87,129 miles (+937)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,129 miles
    Test number
    411802358231
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass86,192 miles (+3,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    926992881426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear on arms (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort could be improved
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass82,870 miles (+5,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    608734750660
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake does not apply evenly
    • AdvisoryRear wheels damaged

  13. Pass76,971 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    465804525078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front side light lens damaged
    • NoteNearside front side light lens repaird with lens repair tape
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low

  14. Fail76,971 miles (+342)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    636754225026
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front side light lens damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low

  15. Fail76,629 miles (+9,609)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,629 miles
    Test number
    279330815053
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass67,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,020 miles
    Test number
    427981314052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,016 miles (+4,554)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,016 miles
    Test number
    355661714082
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass62,462 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,462 miles
    Test number
    398889723074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,221 miles (+2,012)8 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,221 miles
    Test number
    786369912076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped/corroded
    • NoteNear side park brake poor compared to off side
    • NoteProb shaft front rubber spliting
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear diff rubber detereating
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing

  20. Pass60,209 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,209 miles
    Test number
    727591231009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,595 miles
    Test number
    103046920476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Fail54,595 miles (+3,892)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,595 miles
    Test number
    620666420011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass50,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    914282229038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail50,703 miles (+4,772)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    972852729061
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail45,931 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    364891828052
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass45,931 miles (+8,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    693081228005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass37,299 miles (+7,786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    713602927021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,513 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,513 miles
    Test number
    404990936084
    • NoteRear differential bush starting to separate.

Questions about X56 EBL

Does X56 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X56 EBL expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X56 EBL?
The MOT on X56 EBL expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X56 EBL done?
X56 EBL was recorded at 91,930 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has X56 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 EBL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X56 EBL 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 X56 EBL find?
X56 EBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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