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BMW

Z3 · Green

S51C WK
MOTValid
MOT due16 Nov 2026
First reg1 Aug 1998
Mileage123,041 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

27 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 June 2026.

PASSED · 17 Nov 2025
Test date17 Nov 2025
Expiry16 Nov 2026
Test number836311784609
Mileage123,041 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 14 Nov 2025
Test date14 Nov 2025
Expiry—
Test number227710727050
Mileage123,041 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 May 2023
Test date12 May 2023
Expiry11 May 2024
Test number935852114406
Mileage116,461 mi
AdvisoryRear rear of vehicle has been undersealed and i cant inspect properly
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 11 May 2023
Test date11 May 2023
Expiry—
Test number655303359995
Mileage116,459 mi
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system check as fluid over flexy hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal is travelling to floor under operation, suspect brakes need bleeding? (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear rear of vehicle has been undersealed and i cant inspect properly
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 13 Nov 2021
Test date13 Nov 2021
Expiry12 Nov 2022
Test number365061251777
Mileage116,427 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2020
Test date11 Nov 2020
Expiry10 Nov 2021
Test number235537331855
Mileage116,282 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2019
Test date11 Nov 2019
Expiry10 Nov 2020
Test number632400213018
Mileage116,113 mi
PASSED · 23 Aug 2018
Test date23 Aug 2018
Expiry22 Aug 2019
Test number229972180945
Mileage115,985 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 May 2017
Test date12 May 2017
Expiry11 May 2018
Test number424870746404
Mileage114,425 mi
AdvisoryNearside Upper corner of screen cracked to seal area
AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover corroded
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorypossible internal fault with exhaust - rattling from exhaust area
Advisoryexhaust clamp snapped
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryORIGINAL TEST CARRIED OUT BY D ONEIL
FAILED · 9 May 2017
Test date9 May 2017
Expiry—
Test number498066669356
Mileage114,425 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Upper corner of screen cracked to seal area
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover corroded
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorypossible internal fault with exhaust - rattling from exhaust area
Advisoryexhaust clamp snapped
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)
DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
PASSED · 7 May 2016
Test date7 May 2016
Expiry6 May 2017
Test number932864358712
Mileage113,936 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slightly leaking (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge
PASSED · 6 May 2015
Test date6 May 2015
Expiry5 May 2016
Test number968446325175
Mileage112,645 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 1 May 2014
Test date1 May 2014
Expiry30 Apr 2015
Test number446221624164
Mileage110,215 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredexhaust clamp broken
FAILED · 30 Apr 2014
Test date30 Apr 2014
Expiry—
Test number278870024194
Mileage110,214 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredexhaust clamp broken
PASSED · 30 Aug 2012
Test date30 Aug 2012
Expiry29 Aug 2013
Test number938103642255
Mileage108,156 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo/s n/s front tyres wearing away from inner edge
FAILED · 30 Aug 2012
Test date30 Aug 2012
Expiry—
Test number926483842204
Mileage108,155 mi
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo/s n/s front tyres wearing away from inner edge
PASSED · 29 Jun 2011
Test date29 Jun 2011
Expiry28 Jun 2012
Test number585810781133
Mileage97,301 mi
User Enteredrear brake discs worn and rusty
PASSED · 28 Apr 2010
Test date28 Apr 2010
Expiry27 Apr 2011
Test number252288910126
Mileage92,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 9 Mar 2009
Test date9 Mar 2009
Expiry16 Mar 2010
Test number842298869086
Mileage77,250 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 17 Mar 2008
Test date17 Mar 2008
Expiry16 Mar 2009
Test number491157478028
Mileage61,747 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 23 Jan 2007
Test date23 Jan 2007
Expiry25 Jan 2008
Test number903163627096
Mileage60,474 mi
FAILED · 18 Jan 2007
Test date18 Jan 2007
Expiry—
Test number303088617066
Mileage60,368 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisorybrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfuel cap seal slightly perished
PASSED · 26 Jan 2006
Test date26 Jan 2006
Expiry25 Jan 2007
Test number630736626009
Mileage54,350 mi
FAILED · 16 Jan 2006
Test date16 Jan 2006
Expiry—
Test number711006116050
Mileage54,258 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryCentre 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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)