BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
X69 BNUMOT history
X69 BNU is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 120,655 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,912 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X69 BNU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X69 BNU was last recorded at 120,655 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Dec 2007: 53,622 miles, lower than 56,722 miles on 12 Dec 2006.
- 13 Dec 2008: 62,365 miles, lower than 62,369 miles on 11 Dec 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,979 miles · 15 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,676 miles
- Average per year
- 3,912 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,655 miles
- 2025 – 117,979 miles
- 2024 – 117,468 miles
- 2023 – 116,201 miles
- 2022 – 114,591 miles
- 2021 – 112,746 miles
- 2020 – 110,309 miles
- 2019 – 107,545 miles
- 2018 – 105,358 miles
- 2017 – 103,278 miles
- 2016 – 101,552 miles
- 2014 – 99,349 miles
- 2012 – 92,731 miles
- 2010 – 80,794 miles
- 2009 – 71,422 miles
- 2008 – 62,365 miles
- 2007 – 53,622 miles
- 2006 – 56,722 miles
- 2005 – 41,391 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,655 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,655 miles (+2,676)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 120,655 miles
- Test number
- 244977180475
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))
Pass117,979 miles (+511)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 117,979 miles
- Test number
- 240497287395
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,468 miles (+1,267)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 117,468 miles
- Test number
- 173464776085
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,201 miles (+1,610)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 116,201 miles
- Test number
- 743628019789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
Pass114,591 miles (+1,845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 114,591 miles
- Test number
- 326737621616
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
Pass112,746 miles (+2,437)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 112,746 miles
- Test number
- 476256715425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,309 miles (+2,764)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 110,309 miles
- Test number
- 513285809388
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass107,545 miles (+2,187)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 107,545 miles
- Test number
- 929272845439
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just passed
Pass105,358 miles (+2,080)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 105,358 miles
- Test number
- 790426566973
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,278 miles (+1,726)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 103,278 miles
- Test number
- 639370092115
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass101,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 101,552 miles
- Test number
- 330097824114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,552 miles (+2,203)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,552 miles
- Test number
- 109428794044
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass99,349 miles (+2,396)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 99,349 miles
- Test number
- 988552354353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,953 miles (+4,222)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 96,953 miles
- Test number
- 268927204075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 92,731 miles
- Test number
- 187992432326
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 437230641439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass80,794 miles (+9,372)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 80,794 miles
- Test number
- 951338840319
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s rear brake disc corroded
Pass71,422 miles (+9,057)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 71,422 miles
- Test number
- 534102949357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,365 miles (-4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 62,365 miles
- Test number
- 373528748391
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail62,369 miles (+8,747)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,369 miles
- Test number
- 660196448367
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass53,622 miles (-3,100)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 53,622 miles
- Test number
- 451873757490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,722 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 56,722 miles
- Test number
- 481336546468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,703 miles (+15,312)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,703 miles
- Test number
- 491342446434
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass41,391 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 41,391 miles
- Test number
- 402764345368
- NoteNear side rear tyre worn down to the legal limit of 1.6mm
Questions about X69 BNU
- Does X69 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X69 BNU is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X69 BNU?
- The MOT on X69 BNU is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X69 BNU done?
- X69 BNU was recorded at 120,655 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,912 miles a year.
- Has X69 BNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X69 BNU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2016.
- Has the mileage on X69 BNU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X69 BNU find?
- X69 BNU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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