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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

292 DRLMOT history

292 DRL is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

292 DRL black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,021 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
292 DRL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

292 DRL was last recorded at 172,021 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,759 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,262 miles
Average per year
3,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,021 miles
  • 2025 – 170,759 miles
  • 2024 – 169,361 miles
  • 2023 – 168,158 miles
  • 2022 – 166,673 miles
  • 2021 – 165,486 miles
  • 2020 – 164,945 miles
  • 2019 – 163,961 miles
  • 2018 – 162,630 miles
  • 2017 – 161,399 miles
  • 2016 – 159,587 miles
  • 2015 – 156,398 miles
  • 2014 – 152,997 miles
  • 2013 – 150,924 miles
  • 2012 – 149,940 miles
  • 2011 – 145,734 miles
  • 2010 – 140,243 miles
  • 2009 – 125,676 miles
  • 2008 – 114,910 miles
  • 2007 – 103,160 miles
  • 2006 – 97,010 miles
  • 2005 – 95,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,021 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,021 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,021 miles
    Test number
    730790832500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,759 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,759 miles
    Test number
    588340624381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,361 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    169,361 miles
    Test number
    475620621584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,158 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    168,158 miles
    Test number
    525096677595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,673 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,673 miles
    Test number
    272139979517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,486 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    165,486 miles
    Test number
    672505852934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,945 miles (+984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,945 miles
    Test number
    106811951417
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,961 miles (+1,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,961 miles
    Test number
    618386620077
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,630 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    162,630 miles
    Test number
    981584048461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,399 miles (+1,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    161,399 miles
    Test number
    163393451382
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass159,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    159,587 miles
    Test number
    334883239294
    • 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)

  12. Fail159,587 miles (+3,189)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,587 miles
    Test number
    432434412829
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  13. Pass156,398 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    156,398 miles
    Test number
    628239695109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,997 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    152,997 miles
    Test number
    559153594181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass150,924 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    150,924 miles
    Test number
    626370183194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass149,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    149,940 miles
    Test number
    445766292166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail149,940 miles (+4,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,940 miles
    Test number
    938756592127
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass145,734 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    145,734 miles
    Test number
    796117291179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,243 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    140,243 miles
    Test number
    640928300251
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail140,212 miles (+14,536)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,212 miles
    Test number
    653507200297
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass125,676 miles (+10,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    240995489028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass114,910 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    200771898051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePower steering rack damp

  23. Fail114,910 miles (+11,750)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    341241998025
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePower steering rack damp

  24. Pass103,160 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    184338437094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,010 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    110082056052
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass97,010 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    774972356086
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  27. Fail95,634 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,634 miles
    Test number
    233140995262
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

  28. Pass95,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    95,634 miles
    Test number
    350310495275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 292 DRL

What vehicle is registration 292 DRL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 292 DRL on a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Nov 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 292 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 292 DRL is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 292 DRL?
The MOT on 292 DRL is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 292 DRL done?
292 DRL was recorded at 172,021 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,667 miles a year.
Has 292 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 292 DRL has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on 292 DRL 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 292 DRL find?
292 DRL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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