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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

85 PBMOT history

85 PB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 33,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

85 PB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
33,600 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 PB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 PB was last recorded at 33,600 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,922 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
678 miles
Average per year
1,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,600 miles
  • 2025 – 32,922 miles
  • 2024 – 32,441 miles
  • 2023 – 31,882 miles
  • 2022 – 31,248 miles
  • 2021 – 30,844 miles
  • 2020 – 30,452 miles
  • 2019 – 29,392 miles
  • 2018 – 28,361 miles
  • 2017 – 27,832 miles
  • 2016 – 27,386 miles
  • 2015 – 26,702 miles
  • 2014 – 25,627 miles
  • 2013 – 24,488 miles
  • 2012 – 22,392 miles
  • 2011 – 22,213 miles
  • 2009 – 19,871 miles
  • 2008 – 17,678 miles
  • 2007 – 16,254 miles
  • 2006 – 14,461 miles
  • 2005 – 12,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,600 miles (+678)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    33,600 miles
    Test number
    512678760701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass32,922 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    740082322880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail32,922 miles (+481)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    731778892242
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass32,441 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    32,441 miles
    Test number
    622232735879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail32,438 miles (+556)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,438 miles
    Test number
    483451470934
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass31,882 miles (+634)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    31,882 miles
    Test number
    850405752295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass31,248 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,248 miles
    Test number
    652462938218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail31,246 miles (+402)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,246 miles
    Test number
    721471572888
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass30,844 miles (+392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    725379957288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear over top of subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass30,452 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,452 miles
    Test number
    183136116394
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail30,452 miles (+1,060)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,452 miles
    Test number
    530403186501
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass29,392 miles (+1,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    451983810890
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass28,361 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,361 miles
    Test number
    107635814683
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail28,361 miles (+529)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,361 miles
    Test number
    293112015943
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass27,832 miles (+446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,832 miles
    Test number
    969029719958
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass27,386 miles (+684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,386 miles
    Test number
    838971153120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass26,702 miles (+1,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    875702345027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass25,627 miles (+1,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    799258644097
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,488 miles (+2,096)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,488 miles
    Test number
    337335863096
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joints have slight play
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge also cracking between tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge also cracking between tread

  20. Pass22,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,392 miles
    Test number
    897423592098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,392 miles (+179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,392 miles
    Test number
    428621192078
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass22,213 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,213 miles
    Test number
    979783391176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,871 miles
    Test number
    434393769341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,871 miles (+2,193)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,871 miles
    Test number
    131012369327
    • 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)

  25. Fail17,678 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,678 miles
    Test number
    204916798101
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass17,678 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,678 miles
    Test number
    354846598130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,254 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,254 miles
    Test number
    224820297431
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass16,254 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,254 miles
    Test number
    963780797178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail14,461 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,461 miles
    Test number
    171329886111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass14,461 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,461 miles
    Test number
    960209986117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass12,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    12,509 miles
    Test number
    110022885171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail12,509 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,509 miles
    Test number
    794022885142
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about 85 PB

What vehicle is registration 85 PB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 PB on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Jun 1998. 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 85 PB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 PB is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 PB?
The MOT on 85 PB is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 PB done?
85 PB was recorded at 33,600 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 1,023 miles a year.
Has 85 PB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 PB has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 85 PB 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 85 PB find?
85 PB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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