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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X769 JLUMOT history

X769 JLU is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

X769 JLU grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,486 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X769 JLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X769 JLU was last recorded at 128,486 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,480 miles · 15 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,486 miles
  • 2020 – 128,480 miles
  • 2019 – 125,130 miles
  • 2018 – 122,553 miles
  • 2017 – 118,135 miles
  • 2016 – 114,689 miles
  • 2015 – 110,574 miles
  • 2014 – 107,142 miles
  • 2013 – 103,671 miles
  • 2012 – 101,954 miles
  • 2011 – 96,204 miles
  • 2010 – 85,127 miles
  • 2009 – 74,059 miles
  • 2008 – 56,227 miles
  • 2007 – 50,777 miles
  • 2006 – 45,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,486 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Centre stop light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front brake pipe slight pitting but ok for test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,486 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,486 miles
    Test number
    110642367857
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,480 miles (+3,350)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,480 miles
    Test number
    292494236458
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining straps are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass125,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,130 miles
    Test number
    387025957329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail125,130 miles (+2,577)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,130 miles
    Test number
    183817703488
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass122,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,553 miles
    Test number
    184006977886
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  6. Fail122,553 miles (+4,418)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,553 miles
    Test number
    717042215355
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  7. Pass118,135 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,135 miles
    Test number
    483792135875
    • AdvisoryCentre brakelight not working.
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Fail118,135 miles (+3,446)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,135 miles
    Test number
    714897034210
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre brakelight not working.
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass114,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,689 miles
    Test number
    719100368300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slight pitting but ok for test

  10. Fail114,689 miles (+4,115)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,689 miles
    Test number
    261696065746
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slight pitting but ok for test

  11. Pass110,574 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,574 miles
    Test number
    527514825007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,142 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,142 miles
    Test number
    287865624093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,671 miles
    Test number
    775410333054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,671 miles (+1,717)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,671 miles
    Test number
    988400533013
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

  15. Pass101,954 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,954 miles
    Test number
    916184122099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,204 miles (+11,077)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,204 miles
    Test number
    277524721003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn

  17. Pass85,127 miles (+11,068)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    732061420029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,059 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    620002129060
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNear side and off side rear tyres wearing on inside edge

  19. Fail74,057 miles (+17,830)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,057 miles
    Test number
    402201729067
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNear side and off side rear tyres wearing on inside edge

  20. Pass56,227 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,227 miles
    Test number
    281872628020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,777 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,777 miles
    Test number
    962796957181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,749 miles
    Test number
    811014866162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X769 JLU

Does X769 JLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X769 JLU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X769 JLU?
The MOT on X769 JLU is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X769 JLU done?
X769 JLU was recorded at 128,486 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,115 miles a year.
Has X769 JLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X769 JLU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on X769 JLU 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 JLU find?
X769 JLU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front and rear flexi; fuel tank straps corroded; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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