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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

ABN 516MOT history

ABN 516 is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

ABN 516 silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
114,930 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ABN 516
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ABN 516 was last recorded at 114,930 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2010: 90,298 miles, lower than 848,981 miles on 17 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,911 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,930 miles
  • 2022 – 114,740 miles
  • 2021 – 113,663 miles
  • 2020 – 113,594 miles
  • 2019 – 112,399 miles
  • 2018 – 110,568 miles
  • 2017 – 108,500 miles
  • 2016 – 107,686 miles
  • 2015 – 105,107 miles
  • 2014 – 101,945 miles
  • 2013 – 100,229 miles
  • 2012 – 97,599 miles
  • 2011 – 94,506 miles
  • 2010 – 90,298 miles
  • 2009 – 848,981 miles
  • 2008 – 80,930 miles
  • 2007 – 75,083 miles
  • 2006 – 55,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,930 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering / Stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering / Stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,930 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,930 miles
    Test number
    608610931073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering / Stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering / Stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,911 miles (+171)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,911 miles
    Test number
    584293577936
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering / Stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering / Stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,740 miles (+1,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,740 miles
    Test number
    308698340919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable fouling on N/S/R brake hose ferrule
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass113,663 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,663 miles
    Test number
    792651506894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    968873442157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,594 miles (+1,195)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    896132091012
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,399 miles (+1,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,399 miles
    Test number
    655311426425
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,568 miles (+2,068)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,568 miles
    Test number
    185824498300
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass108,500 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,500 miles
    Test number
    998792695389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,686 miles
    Test number
    277132533124
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail107,686 miles (+2,579)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,686 miles
    Test number
    541470647837
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass105,107 miles (+3,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,107 miles
    Test number
    797039495069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass101,945 miles (+1,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,945 miles
    Test number
    627978394041
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass100,229 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    588490813130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,217 miles (+2,618)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    748852503123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass97,599 miles (+6)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,599 miles
    Test number
    687781892031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront discs rusted and worn

  17. Fail97,593 miles (+3,087)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,593 miles
    Test number
    459482782072
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront discs rusted and worn

  18. Pass94,506 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    865724181071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail94,480 miles (+4,182)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,480 miles
    Test number
    675907271062
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass90,298 miles (-758,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,298 miles
    Test number
    193658970051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass848,981 miles (+764,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    848,981 miles
    Test number
    170856479061
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail84,898 miles (+3,968)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,898 miles
    Test number
    354633779061
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass80,930 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,930 miles
    Test number
    370252478071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,906 miles (+5,823)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,906 miles
    Test number
    172806068435
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass75,083 miles (+19,143)4 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,083 miles
    Test number
    621722867049
    • DangerousBoth front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • DangerousBoth rear outer void bushes slightly perrished and play
    • DangerousFront brake pads getting low
    • DangerousSlight play in both front bottom joints
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteHandbrake could do with adjustment

  26. Pass55,940 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    374906866063
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear pads and discs when worning light comes on

  27. Fail55,940 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    731446166064
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about ABN 516

What vehicle is registration ABN 516 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ABN 516 on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Mar 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 ABN 516 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ABN 516 expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ABN 516?
The MOT on ABN 516 expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ABN 516 done?
ABN 516 was recorded at 114,930 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 3,015 miles a year.
Has ABN 516 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ABN 516 has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on ABN 516 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ABN 516 find?
ABN 516 passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering / stepped inner edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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