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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

X797 JKXMOT history

X797 JKX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

X797 JKX blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
114,073 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 JKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 JKX was last recorded at 114,073 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,058 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,073 miles
  • 2021 – 108,175 miles
  • 2020 – 107,666 miles
  • 2019 – 104,064 miles
  • 2018 – 101,807 miles
  • 2017 – 98,513 miles
  • 2016 – 93,416 miles
  • 2015 – 87,954 miles
  • 2014 – 82,190 miles
  • 2013 – 76,518 miles
  • 2012 – 74,711 miles
  • 2011 – 70,801 miles
  • 2010 – 67,167 miles
  • 2009 – 60,820 miles
  • 2008 – 57,333 miles
  • 2007 – 49,920 miles
  • 2006 – 43,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,073 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,073 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,073 miles
    Test number
    127321908294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail114,058 miles (+5,883)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    695123293118
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,175 miles (+509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,175 miles
    Test number
    126200165667
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass107,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    107,666 miles
    Test number
    355932569111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail107,666 miles (+3,602)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,666 miles
    Test number
    919652742784
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,064 miles (+2,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    337555169518
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sill corroded slightly

  7. Pass101,807 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,807 miles
    Test number
    657849815795
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack slight play

  8. Pass98,513 miles (+5,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,513 miles
    Test number
    611828018548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass93,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    987837019251
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs surface corrosion

  10. Fail93,416 miles (+5,462)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    864410162550
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs surface corrosion

  11. Pass87,954 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    245519575038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,190 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    775291474013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,518 miles (+1,807)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,518 miles
    Test number
    116888473420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAcceptable play in o.s.f steering inner joint
    • NoteBoth rear axel beam bushes worn
    • NoteFront bushes pershied.

  14. Pass74,711 miles (+3,910)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    596063772043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pads all round wearing low

  15. Pass70,801 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    916730381093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,167 miles (+6,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    482580990003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass60,820 miles (+3,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,820 miles
    Test number
    720445879019
    • 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)

  18. Pass57,333 miles (+7,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    873347688020
    • NoteRear tyres tread wearing low on inner edges 2~3mm

  19. Pass49,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    542424697090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail49,920 miles (+6,840)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    601073297063
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,080 miles
    Test number
    143081686106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about X797 JKX

Does X797 JKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 JKX expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 JKX?
The MOT on X797 JKX expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 JKX done?
X797 JKX was recorded at 114,073 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 4,515 miles a year.
Has X797 JKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 JKX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X797 JKX 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 X797 JKX find?
X797 JKX passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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