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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 3,000 cc

X783 SJOMOT history

X783 SJO is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

X783 SJO red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
155,339 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X783 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X783 SJO was last recorded at 155,339 miles on 22 May 2025, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,700 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
639 miles
Average per year
6,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,339 miles
  • 2024 – 154,700 miles
  • 2023 – 153,789 miles
  • 2022 – 83,984 miles
  • 2021 – 81,501 miles
  • 2020 – 79,295 miles
  • 2019 – 74,646 miles
  • 2018 – 70,478 miles
  • 2017 – 66,170 miles
  • 2016 – 62,685 miles
  • 2015 – 56,001 miles
  • 2014 – 49,125 miles
  • 2012 – 47,933 miles
  • 2011 – 46,572 miles
  • 2010 – 43,960 miles
  • 2009 – 40,192 miles
  • 2008 – 34,832 miles
  • 2007 – 29,834 miles
  • 2005 – 21,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,339 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lower outer pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills, at all 4 jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake pad breaking up
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNoise from offside parking brake
  • AdvisoryRear tyres over 10 years old

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,339 miles (+639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,339 miles
    Test number
    306764970323
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lower outer pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills, at all 4 jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake pad breaking up
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside parking brake
    • AdvisoryRear tyres over 10 years old

  2. Pass154,700 miles (+911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,700 miles
    Test number
    479022209948
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underneath of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass153,789 miles (+69,805)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,789 miles
    Test number
    522171375139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,984 miles (+2,483)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,984 miles
    Test number
    871266909934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill slightly corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly cloudy

  5. Pass81,501 miles (+2,206)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    148765825398
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front, offside front and offside rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,295 miles (+4,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,295 miles
    Test number
    405793513955
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small damage less than 10mm

  7. Pass74,646 miles (+4,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    673447346705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,478 miles (+4,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,478 miles
    Test number
    420177018525
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass66,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,170 miles
    Test number
    347139221437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail66,170 miles (+3,485)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,170 miles
    Test number
    981030280368
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass62,685 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,685 miles
    Test number
    672165339590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,609 miles (+188)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,609 miles
    Test number
    262068068084
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail62,421 miles (+6,420)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    658161263110
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass56,001 miles (+6,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,001 miles
    Test number
    586742035138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass49,125 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,125 miles
    Test number
    715003604035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,933 miles (+1,361)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,933 miles
    Test number
    406272152306
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBOTH front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorating. ( O/S is the worst )
    • NoteBOTH front tyres worn low on inner tread band.
    • NoteBOTH rear tyres worn very close to the legal tread depth limits.
    • NotePlay in offside of steering rack quite bad.

  17. Pass46,572 miles (+2,612)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,572 miles
    Test number
    878502961305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has damage to the side wall

  18. Pass43,960 miles (+3,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    721133060333
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,192 miles (+5,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,192 miles
    Test number
    353083569338
    • NotePlay in o/s of steering rack.

  20. Pass34,832 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    561029258336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,828 miles (+4,994)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,828 miles
    Test number
    604008258357
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass29,834 miles (+4,977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,834 miles
    Test number
    972052157345
    • NoteAll 4 tyres tread depths right on legal limit

  23. Pass24,857 miles (+2,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,857 miles
    Test number
    141762607493
    • NoteN/s/front tyre tread depth low on edge & cracks in depth of tread

  24. Pass21,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,912 miles
    Test number
    762767135318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X783 SJO

Does X783 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X783 SJO expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X783 SJO?
The MOT on X783 SJO expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X783 SJO done?
X783 SJO was recorded at 155,339 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 6,854 miles a year.
Has X783 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X783 SJO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on X783 SJO 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 X783 SJO find?
X783 SJO passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lower outer pipes rusty; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills, at all 4 jacking points, and 4 more.

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