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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X68 YVTMOT history

X68 YVT is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 54,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

X68 YVT black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,767 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X68 YVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X68 YVT was last recorded at 54,767 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,349 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
1,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,767 miles
  • 2025 – 54,349 miles
  • 2024 – 54,137 miles
  • 2023 – 53,593 miles
  • 2022 – 53,255 miles
  • 2021 – 52,834 miles
  • 2020 – 52,025 miles
  • 2019 – 50,436 miles
  • 2018 – 49,023 miles
  • 2017 – 47,826 miles
  • 2016 – 45,912 miles
  • 2015 – 44,089 miles
  • 2014 – 42,136 miles
  • 2013 – 39,167 miles
  • 2012 – 35,504 miles
  • 2011 – 31,539 miles
  • 2010 – 28,899 miles
  • 2009 – 26,004 miles
  • 2007 – 24,130 miles
  • 2006 – 21,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnish which may be removed with polishing. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area behind bolt on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake underperforms and rear brakes squeak.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnish which may be removed with polishing. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area behind bolt on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryA little corrosion is evident behind the sills in the area of the front floor.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear of sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,767 miles (+418)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,767 miles
    Test number
    210920098335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnish which may be removed with polishing. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area behind bolt on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake underperforms and rear brakes squeak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnish which may be removed with polishing. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area behind bolt on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryA little corrosion is evident behind the sills in the area of the front floor.

  2. Pass54,349 miles (+212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    755431688416
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass54,137 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,137 miles
    Test number
    362394738948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail54,122 miles (+529)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    960712378834
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,593 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,593 miles
    Test number
    831790265919
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass53,255 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,255 miles
    Test number
    306912895366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail53,251 miles (+417)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    346762460862
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,834 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    167625643420
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  9. Fail52,834 miles (+809)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    143790571630
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  10. Pass52,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    314466723138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,025 miles (+1,589)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    398364345849
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass50,436 miles (+1,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,436 miles
    Test number
    148392529580
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass49,023 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    926910130522
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear lower suspension arms corroded.

  14. Fail49,021 miles (+1,195)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    159018820008
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear lower suspension arms corroded.

  15. Pass47,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,826 miles
    Test number
    473643664515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,826 miles (+1,914)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,826 miles
    Test number
    541274987209
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML on dashboard
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass45,912 miles (+1,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    170484932206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished

  18. Pass44,089 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,089 miles
    Test number
    759977045182
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering inner joint

  19. Fail44,089 miles (+1,953)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,089 miles
    Test number
    278947945429
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering inner joint

  20. Pass42,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    487339244176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,136 miles (+2,969)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    325487044146
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    479837733166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail39,167 miles (+3,663)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    426657233194
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,504 miles (+3,965)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,504 miles
    Test number
    308960732149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering track rod.

  25. Pass31,539 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,539 miles
    Test number
    697116321107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,899 miles (+2,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,899 miles
    Test number
    324206500103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass26,004 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,004 miles
    Test number
    210443769093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear steel brake pipe corroded.

  28. Fail26,004 miles (+1,874)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,004 miles
    Test number
    412083469089
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear steel brake pipe corroded.

  29. Pass24,130 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,130 miles
    Test number
    133677817306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,697 miles
    Test number
    311479556481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X68 YVT

Does X68 YVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X68 YVT is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X68 YVT?
The MOT on X68 YVT is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X68 YVT done?
X68 YVT was recorded at 54,767 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,661 miles a year.
Has X68 YVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X68 YVT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X68 YVT 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 X68 YVT find?
X68 YVT passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnish which may be removed with polishing.; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area behind bolt on sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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