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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

4796 ELMOT history

4796 EL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

4796 EL blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
130,420 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4796 EL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

4796 EL was last recorded at 130,420 miles on 10 May 2023, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,367 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
2,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,420 miles
  • 2021 – 129,354 miles
  • 2020 – 129,122 miles
  • 2018 – 128,488 miles
  • 2016 – 126,692 miles
  • 2015 – 125,865 miles
  • 2014 – 125,101 miles
  • 2013 – 121,514 miles
  • 2012 – 116,245 miles
  • 2011 – 110,375 miles
  • 2009 – 108,770 miles
  • 2008 – 102,290 miles
  • 2007 – 94,781 miles
  • 2006 – 83,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,420 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,420 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,420 miles
    Test number
    525856879320
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail130,367 miles (+1,013)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    858341194610
    • DangerousFront Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,354 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,354 miles
    Test number
    946576072806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail129,352 miles (+230)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,352 miles
    Test number
    377664187021
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass129,122 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,122 miles
    Test number
    426935860335
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted

  6. Pass128,488 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    978484231983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail128,488 miles1 dangerous8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    618179789420
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective sidelight lens cracked and broken sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury outer sills (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail128,488 miles (+1,796)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    675331641752
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass126,692 miles (+827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    962968828381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass125,865 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,865 miles
    Test number
    675957895056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail125,850 miles (+749)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,850 miles
    Test number
    488323685043
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass125,101 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,101 miles
    Test number
    756825784059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,514 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,514 miles
    Test number
    199444183412
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail121,511 miles (+5,266)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    147639273017
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass116,245 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    949102172032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail116,203 miles (+5,828)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,203 miles
    Test number
    956555062038
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass110,375 miles (+1,605)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    309846661063
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass108,770 miles (+6,480)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    108,770 miles
    Test number
    581312709318
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass102,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    102,290 miles
    Test number
    490370998254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,290 miles (+7,509)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,290 miles
    Test number
    662444888295
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass94,781 miles (+11,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    212753287289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass83,730 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,730 miles
    Test number
    190441176261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,724 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    754232066298
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    511490235280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4796 EL

What vehicle is registration 4796 EL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4796 EL on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Aug 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 4796 EL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 4796 EL expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 4796 EL?
The MOT on 4796 EL expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 4796 EL done?
4796 EL was recorded at 130,420 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 2,807 miles a year.
Has 4796 EL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4796 EL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on 4796 EL 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 4796 EL find?
4796 EL passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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