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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

X757 FDFMOT history

X757 FDF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

X757 FDF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
127,395 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X757 FDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X757 FDF was last recorded at 127,395 miles on 19 May 2026, 573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,822 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
573 miles
Average per year
3,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,395 miles
  • 2025 – 126,822 miles
  • 2024 – 126,077 miles
  • 2023 – 125,266 miles
  • 2022 – 124,333 miles
  • 2021 – 123,132 miles
  • 2020 – 119,851 miles
  • 2016 – 118,838 miles
  • 2015 – 118,516 miles
  • 2013 – 112,303 miles
  • 2012 – 106,809 miles
  • 2011 – 101,537 miles
  • 2010 – 96,690 miles
  • 2009 – 81,885 miles
  • 2008 – 68,000 miles
  • 2006 – 59,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,395 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,395 miles (+573)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,395 miles
    Test number
    532682915096
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,822 miles
    Test number
    540414065449
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber deteriated.

  3. Fail126,822 miles (+745)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,822 miles
    Test number
    344192602881
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber deteriated.

  4. Pass126,077 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    371604365159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,075 miles (+809)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,075 miles
    Test number
    191080233672
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass125,266 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,266 miles
    Test number
    665270888060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,333 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,333 miles
    Test number
    807232419455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,132 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,132 miles
    Test number
    760477557318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,851 miles (+1,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,851 miles
    Test number
    916443513262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is covered in wax oil

  10. Pass118,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,838 miles
    Test number
    492916569665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail118,838 miles (+322)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,838 miles
    Test number
    914787304779
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass118,516 miles (+10)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,516 miles
    Test number
    315658265153
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail118,506 miles (+6,203)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,506 miles
    Test number
    395455955169
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass112,303 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    767828203292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear n/s parking brake cable outer cover corroded.

  15. Fail112,303 miles (+5,494)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    206577603202
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear n/s parking brake cable outer cover corroded.

  16. Pass106,809 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,809 miles
    Test number
    458558602294
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake cable clamp broken

  17. Fail106,809 miles (+5,272)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,809 miles
    Test number
    335157002475
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake cable clamp broken

  18. Pass101,537 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,537 miles
    Test number
    266189691448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,529 miles (+4,839)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,529 miles
    Test number
    126048681132
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass96,690 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,690 miles
    Test number
    901559670116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  21. Fail96,690 miles (+14,805)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,690 miles
    Test number
    420139870116
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  22. Pass81,885 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    724113989121
    • NoteBoth front rop link rubbers starting to seperate.
    • NoteEML an airbag warning light on
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail81,885 miles (+13,885)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    173411089103
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML an airbag warning light on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass68,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    501472788192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,000 miles (+8,401)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    923748678125
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass59,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,599 miles
    Test number
    631160566103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X757 FDF

Does X757 FDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X757 FDF expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X757 FDF?
The MOT on X757 FDF expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X757 FDF done?
X757 FDF was recorded at 127,395 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,400 miles a year.
Has X757 FDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X757 FDF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X757 FDF 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 X757 FDF find?
X757 FDF failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: central exhaust system insecure; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch, and 3 more.

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