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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X56 UPAMOT history

X56 UPA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

X56 UPA silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
66,231 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 UPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 UPA was last recorded at 66,231 miles on 1 May 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,017 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
1,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,231 miles
  • 2025 – 66,017 miles
  • 2024 – 65,904 miles
  • 2023 – 65,612 miles
  • 2022 – 65,381 miles
  • 2021 – 58,459 miles
  • 2020 – 54,753 miles
  • 2019 – 51,529 miles
  • 2018 – 51,458 miles
  • 2017 – 50,872 miles
  • 2016 – 50,664 miles
  • 2015 – 50,425 miles
  • 2014 – 50,021 miles
  • 2013 – 49,589 miles
  • 2012 – 48,728 miles
  • 2011 – 46,878 miles
  • 2010 – 46,444 miles
  • 2009 – 45,132 miles
  • 2008 – 44,182 miles
  • 2007 – 42,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,231 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,231 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    520432530833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,017 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,017 miles
    Test number
    645759953874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,904 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    333273465718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,612 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    487663566283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,381 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,381 miles
    Test number
    484267638273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,459 miles (+3,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    605290092263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking from inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass54,753 miles (+3,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    654396549034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass51,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    119530497478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,529 miles (+71)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    329513411126
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass51,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,458 miles
    Test number
    767958060141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail51,458 miles (+586)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,458 miles
    Test number
    585247525625
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass50,872 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,872 miles
    Test number
    488758194813
    • 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass50,664 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    792374549295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,425 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,425 miles
    Test number
    396770885096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,021 miles (+432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,021 miles
    Test number
    599811504149
    • NoteFront tyres slightly feathered on edges
  16. Pass49,589 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    386725393086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,728 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,728 miles
    Test number
    795169582077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,878 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    188266391446
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass46,878 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    759096191043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,444 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,444 miles
    Test number
    371705180066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,132 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,132 miles
    Test number
    230926599025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass45,132 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,132 miles
    Test number
    483186999030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,182 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    812837988053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,756 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    933866787005
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Questions about X56 UPA

Does X56 UPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 UPA is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 UPA?
The MOT on X56 UPA is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 UPA done?
X56 UPA was recorded at 66,231 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,229 miles a year.
Has X56 UPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 UPA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on X56 UPA 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 UPA find?
X56 UPA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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