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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

C5 NMKMOT history

C5 NMK is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2021.

C5 NMK red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
88,288 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NMK was last recorded at 88,288 miles on 29 Oct 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2008: 60,021 miles, lower than 63,560 miles on 22 Jul 2008.

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
88,285 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 88,288 miles
  • 2020 – 85,360 miles
  • 2019 – 84,465 miles
  • 2017 – 82,243 miles
  • 2016 – 81,138 miles
  • 2015 – 80,157 miles
  • 2014 – 78,958 miles
  • 2013 – 76,297 miles
  • 2012 – 75,069 miles
  • 2011 – 72,839 miles
  • 2010 – 69,346 miles
  • 2009 – 66,773 miles
  • 2008 – 60,021 miles
  • 2007 – 60,021 miles
  • 2006 – 54,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,288 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been protectedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have corrosion but not considered support panellingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryN/s door mirror deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust section slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,288 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    789744065787
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been protected
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have corrosion but not considered support panelling
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

  2. Fail88,285 miles (+2,925)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    880467295333
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been protected
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have corrosion but not considered support panelling
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

  3. Pass85,360 miles (+895)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    388118535127
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been protected
    • AdvisoryEmissions high
    • AdvisoryN/s front and rear outer sills have corrosion but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryO/s front and rear outer sills have corrosion but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,465 miles
    Test number
    166954017450
    • AdvisoryFront ends of sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,465 miles (+2,222)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,465 miles
    Test number
    504211396500
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront ends of sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,243 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,243 miles
    Test number
    578935395451
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Fail82,241 miles (+104)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,241 miles
    Test number
    368716386330
    • 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)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail82,137 miles (+999)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,137 miles
    Test number
    708312321652
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass81,138 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    673044501662
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass80,157 miles (+1,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,157 miles
    Test number
    538504105265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass78,958 miles (+2,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    469194834280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass76,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    876436323271
    • 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)

  13. Fail76,297 miles (+1,228)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    706324223229
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre obviously deflated

  14. Pass75,069 miles (+2,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,069 miles
    Test number
    858640032237
    • 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)

  15. Pass72,839 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,839 miles
    Test number
    149482121284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted

  16. Fail72,838 miles (+3,492)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,838 miles
    Test number
    318492621448
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted

  17. Pass69,346 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    450309420227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,342 miles (+2,569)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    361268420402
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side wiper blade split

  19. Pass66,773 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    813254639238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,772 miles (+6,751)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,772 miles
    Test number
    651971909225
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass60,021 miles (-3,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    323236508400
    • NoteSome corrosion to ends of steel brake pipes at o/s,n/s/f and n/s,o/s/rear.

  22. Fail63,560 miles (+3,539)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    931144808217
    • 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)
    • NoteSome corrosion to ends of steel brake pipes at o/s,n/s/f and n/s,o/s/rear.

  23. Pass60,021 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    573011607206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,574 miles
    Test number
    753878906221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 NMK

Does C5 NMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 NMK expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 NMK?
The MOT on C5 NMK expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 NMK done?
C5 NMK was recorded at 88,288 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2021, an average of 2,210 miles a year.
Has C5 NMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NMK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 NMK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 NMK find?
C5 NMK passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2021 with 7 advisories: all brake pipes have been protected; both outer sills have corrosion but not considered support panelling; n/s door mirror deteriorated, and 4 more.

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