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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

3 DWUMOT history

3 DWU is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 102,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

3 DWU red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,250 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
3 DWU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

3 DWU was last recorded at 102,250 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 5,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2009.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,510 miles · 15 Jul 2009
Between the last two tests
5,740 miles
Average per year
1,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,250 miles
  • 2009 – 96,510 miles
  • 2008 – 90,664 miles
  • 2007 – 85,630 miles
  • 2006 – 76,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,250 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

7 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,250 miles (+5,740)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    713887555690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,510 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,510 miles
    Test number
    744966199144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  3. Fail96,497 miles (+5,833)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,497 miles
    Test number
    283521199103
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  4. Pass90,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    473483388152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail90,664 miles (+5,034)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    752963988160
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass85,630 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,630 miles
    Test number
    332566877102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,110 miles
    Test number
    382734886160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 3 DWU

What vehicle is registration 3 DWU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 3 DWU on a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 3 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DWU is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 3 DWU?
The MOT on 3 DWU is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 3 DWU done?
3 DWU was recorded at 102,250 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 1,331 miles a year.
Has 3 DWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 3 DWU has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2009.
Has the mileage on 3 DWU 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 3 DWU find?
3 DWU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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