BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
986 ENPMOT history
986 ENP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 89,798 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2017
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,785 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 986 ENP
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
986 ENP was last recorded at 89,798 miles on 7 Apr 2017, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2015.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Nov 2010: 7,080 miles, lower than 67,069 miles on 24 Nov 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,090 miles · 23 Apr 2015
- Between the last two tests
- 708 miles
- Average per year
- 5,785 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2017 – 89,798 miles
- 2015 – 89,090 miles
- 2014 – 80,324 miles
- 2012 – 77,318 miles
- 2011 – 72,139 miles
- 2010 – 7,080 miles
- 2009 – 59,922 miles
- 2008 – 49,459 miles
- 2007 – 38,599 miles
- 2006 – 29,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2015
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 635990925305
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 765681661994
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 437946905971
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FailMileage not read2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 241417673678
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 241838943390
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMain beam switch has intermittent fault
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 568547043392
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExtensively modified. different dash with no warning features
FailMileage not read10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 991058942186
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested unable to get probe in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExtensively modified. different dash with no warning features
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 657569042305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,798 miles (+708)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 89,798 miles
- Test number
- 597806003325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 89,090 miles
- Test number
- 576663215159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,090 miles (+8,766)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,090 miles
- Test number
- 926051895025
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass80,324 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 80,324 miles
- Test number
- 167001294464
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail80,324 miles (+3,006)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,324 miles
- Test number
- 858644084050
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass77,318 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 77,318 miles
- Test number
- 247976752371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,315 miles (+5,176)10 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,315 miles
- Test number
- 729493052326
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteHeadlamp washers inop
- NoteO/s/f fog light cracked
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteParking brake efficiency low
- NoteSlight corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe
Pass72,139 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 72,139 miles
- Test number
- 918413731308
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSurface corrosion to rear axle brake pipes.
Fail72,131 miles (+65,051)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,131 miles
- Test number
- 825743831395
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- NoteSurface corrosion rear axle brake pipes
Pass7,080 miles (-59,989)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 7,080 miles
- Test number
- 563250730317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,069 miles (+7,147)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,069 miles
- Test number
- 400098420379
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,922 miles (+10,463)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 59,922 miles
- Test number
- 163022409333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,459 miles (+10,860)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 49,459 miles
- Test number
- 554368418372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,599 miles (+8,925)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 38,599 miles
- Test number
- 503590317360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 29,674 miles
- Test number
- 622659016319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 986 ENP
- What vehicle is registration 986 ENP currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 986 ENP on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 May 2001. 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 986 ENP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 986 ENP is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 986 ENP?
- The MOT on 986 ENP is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 986 ENP done?
- 986 ENP was recorded at 89,798 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2017, an average of 5,785 miles a year.
- Has 986 ENP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 986 ENP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on 986 ENP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 986 ENP find?
- 986 ENP passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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