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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc

X69 SFCMOT history

X69 SFC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

X69 SFC silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,822 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X69 SFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X69 SFC was last recorded at 72,822 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,746 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
1,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,822 miles
  • 2025 – 72,746 miles
  • 2024 – 72,663 miles
  • 2023 – 72,543 miles
  • 2021 – 72,310 miles
  • 2020 – 72,123 miles
  • 2019 – 71,689 miles
  • 2018 – 71,358 miles
  • 2017 – 70,741 miles
  • 2016 – 70,235 miles
  • 2015 – 69,210 miles
  • 2014 – 69,188 miles
  • 2013 – 67,568 miles
  • 2012 – 65,832 miles
  • 2010 – 59,823 miles
  • 2009 – 57,419 miles
  • 2008 – 53,945 miles
  • 2007 – 48,571 miles
  • 2006 – 44,270 miles
  • 2005 – 34,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,822 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine management light in dash displayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Fuel cap seal cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,822 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    484063623374
    • AdvisoryEngine management light in dash display
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,746 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    396080889331
    • AdvisoryEngine management light in dash display
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    944177619853
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  4. Fail72,663 miles (+120)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    874577494599
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  5. Pass72,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    173205394909
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail72,543 miles (+233)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    453787821265
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,310 miles
    Test number
    718659492625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,310 miles (+187)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,310 miles
    Test number
    430336891849
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,123 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,123 miles
    Test number
    757032607157
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,689 miles (+331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,689 miles
    Test number
    121747891754
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated

  11. Pass71,358 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    785533288445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,356 miles (+615)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    172264643874
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass70,741 miles (+506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,741 miles
    Test number
    901723787640
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint **STRONG ADVISE** (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass70,235 miles (+1,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,235 miles
    Test number
    249051349188
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint **Strong Advise** (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  15. Pass69,210 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    275681115196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,188 miles (+1,620)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    405081554031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake pads close to warning wire
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges. re-check in 2k

  17. Pass67,568 miles (+1,736)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    329866963068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads close to warning wire
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges. re-check 2-3k

  18. Pass65,832 miles (+6,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    129745752059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass59,823 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    744811650219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,419 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    423852559203
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  21. Pass57,419 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    671822059277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,945 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    372739868401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,571 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    893925067241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,270 miles (+10,192)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,270 miles
    Test number
    182996826285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    34,078 miles
    Test number
    143455295158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X69 SFC

Does X69 SFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X69 SFC is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X69 SFC?
The MOT on X69 SFC is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X69 SFC done?
X69 SFC was recorded at 72,822 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,855 miles a year.
Has X69 SFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X69 SFC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X69 SFC 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 X69 SFC find?
X69 SFC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: engine management light in dash display; oil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak.

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