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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X79 BMRMOT history

X79 BMR is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

X79 BMR black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,736 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 BMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 BMR was last recorded at 63,736 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,635 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,101 miles
Average per year
2,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,736 miles
  • 2025 – 61,635 miles
  • 2024 – 59,513 miles
  • 2023 – 56,923 miles
  • 2022 – 56,329 miles
  • 2021 – 55,464 miles
  • 2020 – 54,263 miles
  • 2019 – 54,247 miles
  • 2018 – 54,229 miles
  • 2017 – 52,892 miles
  • 2015 – 45,398 miles
  • 2014 – 34,677 miles
  • 2013 – 33,442 miles
  • 2012 – 31,328 miles
  • 2011 – 28,798 miles
  • 2010 – 24,992 miles
  • 2009 – 23,036 miles
  • 2008 – 20,594 miles
  • 2007 – 18,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,736 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,736 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,736 miles
    Test number
    397576300248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,635 miles (+2,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    162598041512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,513 miles (+2,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,513 miles
    Test number
    648208316448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,923 miles (+594)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,923 miles
    Test number
    809537005364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,329 miles (+865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    441127559729
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,464 miles (+1,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,464 miles
    Test number
    500150181207
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil seap from engine

  7. Pass54,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,263 miles
    Test number
    712308468111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,263 miles (+16)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,263 miles
    Test number
    421541775455
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,247 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2020
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    379655199563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,229 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    235795557262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,892 miles (+7,494)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    605557624929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,398 miles (+10,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,398 miles
    Test number
    468432615142
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass34,677 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,677 miles
    Test number
    985241324181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,442 miles (+2,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    245919133296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,328 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    379302842211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,798 miles (+3,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,798 miles
    Test number
    191865874830
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail24,992 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,992 miles
    Test number
    170115530285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass24,992 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,992 miles
    Test number
    592975330281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,036 miles (+2,442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    561648739281
    • NoteOffside washer jets not working

  20. Pass20,594 miles (+1,686)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,594 miles
    Test number
    984194218266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteOffside seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from power steering reservior
    • NoteOil leak from steering rack
    • NotePlay in offside seat

  21. Pass18,908 miles (+3)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,908 miles
    Test number
    111501347285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak from power steering pump
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering column coupling

  22. Fail18,905 miles2 failures4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,905 miles
    Test number
    963520847288
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre very badly perrished
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn 4-2mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very badly perrished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very badly perrished
    • NoteSlight oil leak from power steering pump
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering coupling

Questions about X79 BMR

Does X79 BMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X79 BMR is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X79 BMR?
The MOT on X79 BMR is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X79 BMR done?
X79 BMR was recorded at 63,736 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,424 miles a year.
Has X79 BMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 BMR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on X79 BMR 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 X79 BMR find?
X79 BMR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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