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BMW

Z3 · Blue

R144 WLO
MOTValid
MOT due19 Oct 2026
First reg31 Dec 1998
Mileage205,320 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

27 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 February 2026.

PASSED · 30 Sep 2025
Test date30 Sep 2025
Expiry19 Oct 2026
Test number175889689360
Mileage205,320 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2024
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry19 Oct 2025
Test number216522146607
Mileage196,180 mi
PASSED · 11 Oct 2023
Test date11 Oct 2023
Expiry19 Oct 2024
Test number576232441044
Mileage187,825 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2022
Test date5 Oct 2022
Expiry19 Oct 2023
Test number189630128129
Mileage180,584 mi
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2021
Test date2 Oct 2021
Expiry19 Oct 2022
Test number961831137458
Mileage167,203 mi
Advisoryvehicle is lowered
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryn/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2020
Test date17 Oct 2020
Expiry19 Oct 2021
Test number537624436864
Mileage158,742 mi
Advisoryhorn tone low
Advisoryengine covers fitted
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorydampness on rack
Advisoryo/s/r tyre smooth inner edge
Advisoryvehicle is lowered
Advisoryboth front tyres have misshapen
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Apr 2019
Test date18 Apr 2019
Expiry19 Oct 2020
Test number128555076104
Mileage148,007 mi
Advisoryunderside corrosion present
FAILED · 6 Apr 2019
Test date6 Apr 2019
Expiry—
Test number432202529119
Mileage147,523 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside + nearside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 20 Apr 2018
Test date20 Apr 2018
Expiry19 Apr 2019
Test number426598984568
Mileage141,268 mi
FAILED · 14 Apr 2018
Test date14 Apr 2018
Expiry—
Test number759864430413
Mileage141,179 mi
FailOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2017
Test date20 Apr 2017
Expiry19 Apr 2018
Test number589077559368
Mileage136,433 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 19 Apr 2017
Test date19 Apr 2017
Expiry—
Test number572380480614
Mileage136,422 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 13 Apr 2017
Test date13 Apr 2017
Expiry—
Test number459220558855
Mileage136,379 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FailNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement collapsed (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement collapsed (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 16 Apr 2016
Test date16 Apr 2016
Expiry15 Apr 2017
Test number364444550179
Mileage127,325 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 16 Apr 2016
Test date16 Apr 2016
Expiry—
Test number835981680888
Mileage127,325 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PrsNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Jan 2015
Test date24 Jan 2015
Expiry23 Jan 2016
Test number827534225002
Mileage110,536 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredall brake discs corroded
FAILED · 23 Jan 2015
Test date23 Jan 2015
Expiry—
Test number739223725084
Mileage110,536 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredall brake discs corroded
PASSED · 3 Oct 2013
Test date3 Oct 2013
Expiry7 Oct 2014
Test number959136473289
Mileage89,719 mi
AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
FAILED · 2 Oct 2013
Test date2 Oct 2013
Expiry—
Test number235765273228
Mileage89,719 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
PASSED · 8 Oct 2012
Test date8 Oct 2012
Expiry7 Oct 2013
Test number787802582274
Mileage80,081 mi
FAILED · 21 Sep 2012
Test date21 Sep 2012
Expiry—
Test number327425062278
Mileage80,081 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredCoolant leak
User Enteredoffside front tyre wall damaged
PASSED · 20 Jul 2011
Test date20 Jul 2011
Expiry19 Jul 2012
Test number305601601442
Mileage74,992 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 19 Jul 2010
Test date19 Jul 2010
Expiry19 Jul 2011
Test number690900800202
Mileage72,048 mi
FAILED · 17 Jul 2010
Test date17 Jul 2010
Expiry—
Test number840368190180
Mileage72,048 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredwindscreen scratched / marked
User Entereddrivers seat insecure
PASSED · 20 Jul 2009
Test date20 Jul 2009
Expiry19 Jul 2010
Test number624621309218
Mileage68,867 mi
User Enteredair bag warning light on
User EnteredBattery insecure
User Enteredengine covers fitted
FAILED · 14 Jul 2009
Test date14 Jul 2009
Expiry—
Test number922095699195
Mileage68,822 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
User Enteredair bag warning light on
User EnteredBattery insecure
User Enteredengine covers fitted
PASSED · 7 Jun 2008
Test date7 Jun 2008
Expiry22 Jun 2009
Test number240389158466
Mileage64,857 mi
FAILED · 5 Jun 2008
Test date5 Jun 2008
Expiry—
Test number680567058148
Mileage64,857 mi
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 22 Jun 2007
Test date22 Jun 2007
Expiry22 Jun 2008
Test number950673577191
Mileage60,675 mi
FAILED · 21 Jun 2007
Test date21 Jun 2007
Expiry—
Test number782592177156
Mileage60,675 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 23 Jun 2006
Test date23 Jun 2006
Expiry22 Jun 2007
Test number624594776130
Mileage56,833 mi
FAILED · 21 Jun 2006
Test date21 Jun 2006
Expiry—
Test number272452576486
Mileage56,802 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
User Enteredair bag warning lamp staying on
FAILED · 12 Jun 2006
Test date12 Jun 2006
Expiry—
Test number814913666147
Mileage56,746 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASSED · 10 Jun 2005
Test date10 Jun 2005
Expiry9 Jun 2006
Test number222251265180
Mileage54,843 mi