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BMW

Z3 · Blue

W48R BB
MOTValid
MOT due17 Dec 2026
First reg24 Mar 2000
Mileage33,249 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 January 2026.

PASSED · 18 Dec 2025
Test date18 Dec 2025
Expiry17 Dec 2026
Test number258841940296
Mileage33,249 mi
PASSED · 30 Jan 2025
Test date30 Jan 2025
Expiry29 Jan 2026
Test number420682380739
Mileage31,687 mi
PASSED · 30 Jul 2024
Test date30 Jul 2024
Expiry29 Jul 2025
Test number999965071687
Mileage31,680 mi
PASSED · 4 Jul 2023
Test date4 Jul 2023
Expiry3 Jul 2024
Test number409709888683
Mileage31,160 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 20 Jun 2023
Test date20 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number507878600799
Mileage31,155 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Mar 2022
Test date23 Mar 2022
Expiry28 Mar 2023
Test number834523013317
Mileage30,806 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorypower steering pump weeping oil
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 22 Mar 2022
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number311101211209
Mileage30,804 mi
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorService brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorypower steering pump weeping oil
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry28 Mar 2022
Test number798735518722
Mileage30,333 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number929217975652
Mileage30,333 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PrsNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2020
Test date25 Mar 2020
Expiry28 Mar 2021
Test number683372350333
Mileage30,090 mi
PASSED · 21 Mar 2019
Test date21 Mar 2019
Expiry28 Mar 2020
Test number522517596916
Mileage29,488 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))
Advisoryslight oil leak
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Mar 2018
Test date21 Mar 2018
Expiry28 Mar 2019
Test number927696584451
Mileage28,785 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 20 Mar 2018
Test date20 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number126529506305
Mileage28,784 mi
FailOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2017
Test date21 Mar 2017
Expiry28 Mar 2018
Test number612377947222
Mileage28,214 mi
FAILED · 20 Mar 2017
Test date20 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number331203775379
Mileage28,214 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2016
Test date21 Mar 2016
Expiry28 Mar 2017
Test number962054514671
Mileage27,497 mi
PASSED · 25 Mar 2015
Test date25 Mar 2015
Expiry28 Mar 2016
Test number768874785004
Mileage26,641 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 19 Mar 2015
Test date19 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number108698675453
Mileage26,641 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 20 Mar 2014
Test date20 Mar 2014
Expiry28 Mar 2015
Test number395769374076
Mileage25,751 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2013
Test date19 Mar 2013
Expiry28 Mar 2014
Test number107388873078
Mileage25,029 mi
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)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2012
Test date19 Mar 2012
Expiry28 Mar 2013
Test number118619872467
Mileage24,173 mi
AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 17 Mar 2011
Test date17 Mar 2011
Expiry28 Mar 2012
Test number988176471067
Mileage23,052 mi
PASSED · 18 Mar 2010
Test date18 Mar 2010
Expiry28 Mar 2011
Test number801037870039
Mileage22,322 mi
AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 23 Mar 2009
Test date23 Mar 2009
Expiry28 Mar 2010
Test number642182189025
Mileage21,182 mi
FAILED · 23 Mar 2009
Test date23 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number433672989043
Mileage21,182 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2008
Test date28 Mar 2008
Expiry28 Mar 2009
Test number334968288054
Mileage20,342 mi
PASSED · 26 Mar 2007
Test date26 Mar 2007
Expiry28 Mar 2008
Test number174265087408
Mileage19,428 mi
FAILED · 26 Mar 2007
Test date26 Mar 2007
Expiry
Test number901385987095
Mileage19,428 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2006
Test date29 Mar 2006
Expiry28 Mar 2007
Test number652848886014
Mileage18,325 mi