BMW logo

BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X769 DYBMOT history

X769 DYB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

X769 DYB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
163,541 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,058 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X769 DYB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X769 DYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X769 DYB was last recorded at 163,541 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,541 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,541 miles
  • 2023 – 157,566 miles
  • 2022 – 152,947 miles
  • 2021 – 141,339 miles
  • 2019 – 134,912 miles
  • 2018 – 130,497 miles
  • 2017 – 129,653 miles
  • 2016 – 127,126 miles
  • 2015 – 123,556 miles
  • 2014 – 120,671 miles
  • 2013 – 117,636 miles
  • 2012 – 115,479 miles
  • 2011 – 111,471 miles
  • 2010 – 104,450 miles
  • 2009 – 92,924 miles
  • 2008 – 81,411 miles
  • 2007 – 67,857 miles
  • 2006 – 52,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,541 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,541 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,541 miles
    Test number
    784278016825
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,541 miles (+5,975)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,541 miles
    Test number
    501249911882
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,566 miles31 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,566 miles
    Test number
    155473023264
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail157,566 miles (+4,619)3 major31 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,566 miles
    Test number
    915646312412
    • MajorNearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass152,947 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,947 miles
    Test number
    820224943723
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail152,946 miles (+11,607)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,946 miles
    Test number
    294393421241
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y piece (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,339 miles
    Test number
    280991344275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,339 miles (+6,427)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,339 miles
    Test number
    625216316547
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass134,912 miles (+4,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,912 miles
    Test number
    300280046137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,497 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,497 miles
    Test number
    376676731783
    • AdvisoryVehicle showing signs of corrosion and has been undersealed

  11. Pass129,653 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,653 miles
    Test number
    308375963279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,126 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,126 miles
    Test number
    502947495883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall cracked & perished

  13. Fail127,126 miles (+3,570)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,126 miles
    Test number
    475797360220
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall cracked & perished

  14. Fail123,556 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,556 miles
    Test number
    456214865151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres are wearing on inner edges.

  15. Pass123,556 miles (+2,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,556 miles
    Test number
    549754965136
    • NoteRear tyres are wearing on inner edges.

  16. Pass120,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,671 miles
    Test number
    805333304287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,671 miles (+3,035)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,671 miles
    Test number
    298572304251
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass117,636 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,636 miles
    Test number
    916765603287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,479 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,479 miles
    Test number
    646533192113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,471 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,471 miles
    Test number
    526865891110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,450 miles
    Test number
    300058600255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,450 miles (+11,526)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,450 miles
    Test number
    474303000243
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass92,924 miles (+11,513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    624282489126
    • NoteOff-side handbrake performance low.

  24. Pass81,411 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    481411768178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,342 miles (+13,485)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    254616958110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside handbrake outer cable split
    • NoteOffside rear brake wear indicator not fitted to brake pad

  26. Pass67,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    260125367145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail67,857 miles (+15,361)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    561325067140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass52,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,496 miles
    Test number
    784814686109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X769 DYB

Does X769 DYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X769 DYB expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X769 DYB?
The MOT on X769 DYB expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X769 DYB done?
X769 DYB was recorded at 163,541 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 6,058 miles a year.
Has X769 DYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X769 DYB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X769 DYB 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 X769 DYB find?
X769 DYB passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all X769 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.