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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

5174 MPMOT history

5174 MP is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

5174 MP red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,105 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5174 MP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5174 MP was last recorded at 180,105 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,293 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,812 miles
Average per year
6,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,105 miles
  • 2025 – 175,293 miles
  • 2024 – 169,431 miles
  • 2023 – 167,015 miles
  • 2022 – 164,249 miles
  • 2021 – 161,522 miles
  • 2020 – 157,551 miles
  • 2019 – 154,146 miles
  • 2018 – 148,167 miles
  • 2017 – 138,287 miles
  • 2016 – 130,333 miles
  • 2015 – 121,822 miles
  • 2014 – 112,895 miles
  • 2013 – 103,423 miles
  • 2012 – 94,046 miles
  • 2011 – 85,877 miles
  • 2010 – 78,990 miles
  • 2009 – 72,803 miles
  • 2008 – 66,067 miles
  • 2007 – 58,950 miles
  • 2006 – 51,246 miles
  • 2005 – 44,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,105 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion around front jacking points
  • AdvisoryFront suspension arm at o/s rear bush splitting
  • AdvisoryMovement in n/s rear subframe bracket
  • AdvisoryMovement in o/s bottom ball joint in arm

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,105 miles (+4,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,105 miles
    Test number
    838900342348
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front jacking points
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm at o/s rear bush splitting
    • AdvisoryMovement in n/s rear subframe bracket
    • AdvisoryMovement in o/s bottom ball joint in arm

  2. Pass175,293 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,293 miles
    Test number
    677163954114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,431 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,431 miles
    Test number
    254431217588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,015 miles (+2,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,015 miles
    Test number
    408261966291
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play advise both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,249 miles (+2,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,249 miles
    Test number
    599977080738
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,522 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,522 miles
    Test number
    832112692460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,551 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,551 miles
    Test number
    227981335583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,146 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,146 miles
    Test number
    170980465929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,167 miles (+9,880)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,167 miles
    Test number
    128040692749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,287 miles (+7,954)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,287 miles
    Test number
    374415064804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,333 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,333 miles
    Test number
    216731315144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,822 miles (+8,927)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,822 miles
    Test number
    219982629941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,895 miles (+9,472)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,895 miles
    Test number
    679653994268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,423 miles (+9,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    446785983253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,046 miles (+8,169)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    249676782290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,877 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,877 miles
    Test number
    168702191232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,990 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,990 miles
    Test number
    324221580247
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  18. Pass78,990 miles (+6,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,990 miles
    Test number
    473011980252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  19. Pass72,803 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,803 miles
    Test number
    334469189261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but still legible

  20. Fail72,803 miles (+6,736)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,803 miles
    Test number
    734969089241
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but still legible

  21. Pass66,067 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,067 miles
    Test number
    270762698247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,950 miles (+7,704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,950 miles
    Test number
    953776987289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,246 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,246 miles
    Test number
    651487186237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    44,326 miles
    Test number
    670825195203
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 5174 MP

What vehicle is registration 5174 MP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5174 MP on a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Oct 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 5174 MP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5174 MP is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5174 MP?
The MOT on 5174 MP is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5174 MP done?
5174 MP was recorded at 180,105 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,484 miles a year.
Has 5174 MP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5174 MP has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on 5174 MP 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 5174 MP find?
5174 MP passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: corrosion around front jacking points; front suspension arm at o/s rear bush splitting; movement in n/s rear subframe bracket, and 1 more.

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