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BMW

Z3 · Red

R230 KUM
MOTValid
MOT due26 Apr 2027
First reg1 Aug 1997
Mileage160,636 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 April 2026.

PASSED · 27 Apr 2026
Test date27 Apr 2026
Expiry26 Apr 2027
Test number560263698520
Mileage160,636 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 17 Apr 2026
Test date17 Apr 2026
Expiry
Test number643689205209
Mileage160,605 mi
MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke Excessive water in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 7 May 2024
Test date7 May 2024
Expiry6 May 2025
Test number711548476023
Mileage159,496 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 19 Apr 2024
Test date19 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number542232381677
Mileage159,496 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
FAILED · 8 Apr 2024
Test date8 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number907929477477
Mileage159,496 mi
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Dec 2022
Test date16 Dec 2022
Expiry15 Dec 2023
Test number663080306833
Mileage157,722 mi
FAILED · 1 Dec 2022
Test date1 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number147074815261
Mileage157,722 mi
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 14 Sep 2022
Test date14 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number116261476448
Mileage157,722 mi
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc back plate excessively corroded
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 May 2018
Test date11 May 2018
Expiry16 May 2019
Test number953150853137
Mileage154,638 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryslight play in steering colum
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisoryfuel tank support corroded
FAILED · 11 May 2018
Test date11 May 2018
Expiry
Test number703924011375
Mileage154,368 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryslight play in steering colum
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisoryfuel tank support corroded
PASSED · 17 May 2017
Test date17 May 2017
Expiry16 May 2018
Test number832104508665
Mileage149,264 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 16 May 2017
Test date16 May 2017
Expiry
Test number179879815357
Mileage149,264 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
FailNearside Rear Outer Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 18 Apr 2017
Test date18 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number285730675375
Mileage149,255 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
FailNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
DangerousNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry14 Apr 2017
Test number614927622041
Mileage143,142 mi
AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryAir bag warning indicator lamp lit dimly
FAILED · 5 Apr 2016
Test date5 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number418626206845
Mileage143,041 mi
AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 10 Apr 2015
Test date10 Apr 2015
Expiry13 Apr 2016
Test number207960805142
Mileage137,447 mi
PASSED · 10 Apr 2014
Test date10 Apr 2014
Expiry13 Apr 2015
Test number317340104173
Mileage131,818 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAILED · 21 Mar 2014
Test date21 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number908710684061
Mileage131,340 mi
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 20 Mar 2013
Test date20 Mar 2013
Expiry13 Apr 2014
Test number669939473044
Mileage122,144 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredFron and center rear brake hoses perishing
PASSED · 2 Apr 2012
Test date2 Apr 2012
Expiry13 Apr 2013
Test number145703192471
Mileage113,648 mi
PASSED · 5 Apr 2011
Test date5 Apr 2011
Expiry13 Apr 2012
Test number986965991071
Mileage107,970 mi
PASSED · 14 Apr 2010
Test date14 Apr 2010
Expiry13 Apr 2011
Test number900514900134
Mileage104,847 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 28 Jan 2008
Test date28 Jan 2008
Expiry28 Jan 2009
Test number704238028079
Mileage101,335 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 Jan 2007
Test date29 Jan 2007
Expiry28 Jan 2008
Test number500709327094
Mileage94,541 mi
FAILED · 24 Jan 2006
Test date24 Jan 2006
Expiry
Test number383354426040
Mileage87,434 mi
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 24 Jan 2006
Test date24 Jan 2006
Expiry23 Jan 2007
Test number210304726058
Mileage87,434 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)