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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

5887 RUMOT history

5887 RU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

5887 RU black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
114,299 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5887 RU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

5887 RU was last recorded at 114,299 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,867 miles · 10 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
432 miles
Average per year
2,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,299 miles
  • 2020 – 113,867 miles
  • 2017 – 113,058 miles
  • 2016 – 112,880 miles
  • 2014 – 112,527 miles
  • 2013 – 109,330 miles
  • 2012 – 105,859 miles
  • 2011 – 101,231 miles
  • 2010 – 96,274 miles
  • 2009 – 93,854 miles
  • 2007 – 86,690 miles
  • 2006 – 75,725 miles
  • 2005 – 70,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,299 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,299 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,299 miles
    Test number
    420167046082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    251254847099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,867 miles (+809)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    941582987429
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass113,058 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,058 miles
    Test number
    709613808185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,880 miles
    Test number
    820645625529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Fail112,880 miles (+353)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,880 miles
    Test number
    610053272431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass112,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    235738614498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail112,527 miles (+3,197)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    766975214168
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass109,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,330 miles
    Test number
    648328553000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,330 miles (+3,471)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,330 miles
    Test number
    957326453091
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass105,859 miles (+4,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,859 miles
    Test number
    145830112438
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack require att shortly

  12. Pass101,231 miles (+4,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    328597511087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass96,274 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,274 miles
    Test number
    171287330457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,854 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,854 miles
    Test number
    850926909037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,690 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,690 miles
    Test number
    824757837384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,680 miles (+10,955)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,680 miles
    Test number
    723764737389
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,725 miles (+5,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,725 miles
    Test number
    100548486107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass70,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    70,260 miles
    Test number
    522005815264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,260 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,260 miles
    Test number
    710845615283
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 5887 RU

What vehicle is registration 5887 RU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5887 RU on a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. 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 5887 RU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 5887 RU expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 5887 RU?
The MOT on 5887 RU expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 5887 RU done?
5887 RU was recorded at 114,299 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
Has 5887 RU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5887 RU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 5887 RU 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 5887 RU find?
5887 RU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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