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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X799 BBAMOT history

X799 BBA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2023.

X799 BBA blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
148,033 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X799 BBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X799 BBA was last recorded at 148,033 miles on 22 Sept 2023, 3,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,919 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,114 miles
Average per year
5,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,033 miles
  • 2022 – 144,919 miles
  • 2021 – 143,328 miles
  • 2020 – 141,900 miles
  • 2017 – 141,887 miles
  • 2016 – 139,727 miles
  • 2015 – 133,419 miles
  • 2014 – 125,450 miles
  • 2013 – 110,369 miles
  • 2012 – 107,363 miles
  • 2011 – 97,293 miles
  • 2010 – 85,480 miles
  • 2009 – 72,959 miles
  • 2007 – 59,015 miles
  • 2006 – 57,529 miles
  • 2005 – 54,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,033 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,033 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,033 miles
    Test number
    508267906403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,919 miles (+1,591)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,919 miles
    Test number
    212787688272
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,328 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,328 miles
    Test number
    998959654819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,271 miles (+1,371)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,271 miles
    Test number
    427418632340
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass141,900 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    141,900 miles
    Test number
    329525667171
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all system corroded minor leaks and tem repairs (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded lenses
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryMinor surface rust throughout advise wax oil
    • AdvisorySpare wheel hanger corroded

  6. Pass141,887 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,887 miles
    Test number
    814336767706
    • AdvisoryFront headlights glazed
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system corroded

  7. Fail141,852 miles (+2,125)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,852 miles
    Test number
    554385418298
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides lower balljoints (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured front and rear going white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront headlights glazed
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system corroded

  8. Pass139,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,727 miles
    Test number
    918956084136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail139,727 miles (+6,308)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,727 miles
    Test number
    966844213142
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass133,419 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,419 miles
    Test number
    845621029739
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail133,348 miles (+7,898)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,348 miles
    Test number
    637540801035
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass125,450 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,450 miles
    Test number
    839062434296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust corroded centre section

  13. Fail125,450 miles (+15,081)1 dangerous4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,450 miles
    Test number
    186953624217
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust corroded centre section

  14. Pass110,369 miles (+21)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,369 miles
    Test number
    199769883167
    • NoteDamage to nearside outer sill
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar link was loose
    • NoteOffside trackrod end has very slight lift in joint
    • NoteSlight corrossion to exhaust

  15. Fail110,348 miles (+2,985)1 dangerous12 failures2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,348 miles
    Test number
    365446433165
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCorrosion on o/s front brake pipe
    • NoteDamage on n/s sill
    • NoteDrive belt is cracked
    • NoteFront indicator and o/s repeater bulbs are faded
    • NoteFront suspension drop links are worn advise replace
    • NoteGearbox rear oil seal is leaking
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm and has a nail
    • NoteWear in o/s front lower ball joint advse replace

  16. Pass107,363 miles (+10,070)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,363 miles
    Test number
    407751272175
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note1 number plate light unit incomplete
    • NoteExhaust middle section deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust rear section deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

  17. Pass97,293 miles (+11,813)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,293 miles
    Test number
    967423911248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded advise

  18. Pass85,480 miles (+6)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,480 miles
    Test number
    921937610253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc surfaces corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc surfaces corroded

  19. Fail85,474 miles (+12,515)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,474 miles
    Test number
    310934010249
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc surfaces corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc surfaces corroded

  20. Fail72,959 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    250328919258
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly corroded

  21. Pass72,959 miles (+2,664)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    380798219225
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly corroded

  22. Pass70,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,295 miles
    Test number
    203404339079
    • 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)

  23. Fail70,295 miles (+11,280)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,295 miles
    Test number
    401704939045
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)

  24. Pass59,015 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,015 miles
    Test number
    404974937410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,010 miles (+1,481)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,010 miles
    Test number
    914681837342
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass57,529 miles (+3,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,529 miles
    Test number
    453597216338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass54,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    873069815328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    911009615310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,224 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    440909715313
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X799 BBA

Does X799 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X799 BBA expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X799 BBA?
The MOT on X799 BBA expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X799 BBA done?
X799 BBA was recorded at 148,033 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2023, an average of 5,255 miles a year.
Has X799 BBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X799 BBA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on X799 BBA 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 X799 BBA find?
X799 BBA passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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