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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X785 CNOMOT history

X785 CNO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

X785 CNO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
157,117 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X785 CNO
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
4 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X785 CNO was last recorded at 157,117 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,364 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,753 miles
Average per year
5,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,117 miles
  • 2025 – 155,364 miles
  • 2024 – 153,766 miles
  • 2023 – 150,826 miles
  • 2022 – 145,001 miles
  • 2021 – 141,929 miles
  • 2020 – 138,859 miles
  • 2019 – 131,904 miles
  • 2018 – 125,480 miles
  • 2017 – 122,089 miles
  • 2016 – 117,775 miles
  • 2015 – 112,811 miles
  • 2014 – 109,049 miles
  • 2013 – 105,743 miles
  • 2011 – 103,066 miles
  • 2010 – 99,163 miles
  • 2009 – 92,518 miles
  • 2008 – 73,912 miles
  • 2006 – 57,585 miles
  • 2005 – 42,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,117 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Fuel Tank Strap corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Minor chips in windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • O/s number plate lamp slightly dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Centre/rear silencer outer skin corroding away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    157,117 miles
    Test number
    139701082160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,117 miles (+1,753)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,117 miles
    Test number
    178051180683
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,364 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,364 miles
    Test number
    215509547224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,766 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,766 miles
    Test number
    882931931837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,826 miles (+5,825)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,826 miles
    Test number
    800264900054
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer & mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel Tanks straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all steel brake pipes
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp slightly dim

  6. Pass145,001 miles (+3,072)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,001 miles
    Test number
    936293172608
    • AdvisoryCentre Silencer corroding away
    • AdvisoryCentre/rear exhaust mounting in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp slightly dim
    • AdvisoryO/s/f headlamp lens deteriorated

  7. Pass141,929 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,929 miles
    Test number
    729870659661
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre/rear silencer outer skin corroding away
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryMinor chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber bump stop/dust cover poor condition

  8. Fail141,929 miles (+3,070)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,929 miles
    Test number
    761058677513
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre/rear silencer outer skin corroding away
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryMinor chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber bump stop/dust cover poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/s/f/ tyre wearing low

  9. Pass138,859 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,859 miles
    Test number
    660106443738
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust pipe mounting stating to split
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light lens in poor condition

  10. Fail138,855 miles (+6,951)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,855 miles
    Test number
    894333976224
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust pipe mounting stating to split
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass131,904 miles (+6,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    131,904 miles
    Test number
    376425005475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass125,480 miles (+3,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,480 miles
    Test number
    972784060610
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
    • AdvisoryMinor chips in windscreen
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass122,089 miles (+4,314)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,089 miles
    Test number
    553806543591
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryN/s repeater & rear indicator bulbs pale
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySurface rust on front to rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryWear evident in front lower suspension arm rear bushes both sides

  14. Pass117,775 miles (+4,964)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,775 miles
    Test number
    624813178240
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm rear bushes soft
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r sidelight slightly dim
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  15. Pass112,811 miles (+3,762)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,811 miles
    Test number
    436737005113
    • NoteBrake hose ferrules starting to rust
    • NoteFront flexy brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteN/s side repeater pale
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  16. Pass109,049 miles (+3,306)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,049 miles
    Test number
    886285114100
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn
    • NoteCorrosion evident on rear brake pipes
    • NoteMinor stonechips in windscreen
    • NoteN/s side repeater pale
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade starting to split on ends

  17. Pass105,743 miles (+2,677)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,743 miles
    Test number
    998705113144
    • NoteBoth manifold to down pipe joints have 1 nut/stud broken
    • NoteCentre exhaust rusty
    • NoteFuel tank straps rusty
    • NoteN/s/r brake caliper tension spring missing
    • NoteO/s/f wiperblade starting to split
    • NoteWear evident on all brake discs

  18. Pass103,066 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    465069421456
    • NoteBoth rear outer brake pipes corroded
    • NoteO/s/r wheel rim dented
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f outer track rodend

  19. Fail103,066 miles (+3,903)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    976659621319
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear outer brake pipes corroded
    • NoteO/s/r coil spring rusty
    • NoteO/s/r wheel rim dented
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f outer track rodend

  20. Pass99,163 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,163 miles
    Test number
    494591230319
    • NoteRubber split on o/s anti roll bar link top bush
    • NoteSlight cracks starting in both front flexy brake hoses
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering column bush
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteSlightcracks starting in both front wishbone rearbushes
    • NoteSurface rust on exhaust

  21. Fail99,163 miles (+6,645)1 failure1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,163 miles
    Test number
    531160530376
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRubber split on o/s anti roll bar link top bush
    • NoteSlight cracks starting in both front flexy brake hoses
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering column bush
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteSlightcracks starting in both front wishbone rearbushes
    • NoteSurface rust on exhaust

  22. Pass92,518 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    982725329319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,094 miles (+15,182)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    974946029062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,912 miles (+16,327)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,912 miles
    Test number
    660351718052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,585 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    684078646368
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass57,585 miles (+14,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    814018146355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass42,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    42,777 miles
    Test number
    402368645352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X785 CNO

Does X785 CNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X785 CNO is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X785 CNO?
The MOT on X785 CNO is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X785 CNO done?
X785 CNO was recorded at 157,117 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,619 miles a year.
Has X785 CNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X785 CNO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X785 CNO 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 X785 CNO find?
X785 CNO passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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