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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

C8 LLAMOT history

C8 LLA is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

C8 LLA black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,728 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LLA was last recorded at 82,728 miles on 26 May 2026, 830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,898 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
830 miles
Average per year
1,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,728 miles
  • 2025 – 81,898 miles
  • 2024 – 81,875 miles
  • 2023 – 81,839 miles
  • 2022 – 81,767 miles
  • 2021 – 81,619 miles
  • 2020 – 81,521 miles
  • 2019 – 81,317 miles
  • 2018 – 80,935 miles
  • 2017 – 80,289 miles
  • 2016 – 78,785 miles
  • 2015 – 76,472 miles
  • 2014 – 74,349 miles
  • 2013 – 72,353 miles
  • 2012 – 70,676 miles
  • 2011 – 68,854 miles
  • 2010 – 66,923 miles
  • 2009 – 65,331 miles
  • 2008 – 64,437 miles
  • 2007 – 62,923 miles
  • 2006 – 60,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,728 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,728 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    607513329013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,898 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,898 miles
    Test number
    718967064897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,875 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    897816996953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,839 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,839 miles
    Test number
    629245195205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    681564025041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,767 miles (+148)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    523710338121
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,619 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    421802938052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

  8. Pass81,521 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    406865008254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,317 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    194930388214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,935 miles (+646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,935 miles
    Test number
    144012096649
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass80,289 miles (+1,504)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,289 miles
    Test number
    324211447453
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryScuffs to both nearside wheels

  12. Pass78,785 miles (+2,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,785 miles
    Test number
    446394511043
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass76,472 miles (+2,123)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    597651545119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
    • NoteNearside rear drop link slightly adrift on anti role bar
    • NoteOil leak (Gearbox)

  14. Pass74,349 miles (+1,996)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    845857354166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass72,353 miles (+1,677)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    206110743127
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner steering arm.

  16. Fail70,676 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,676 miles
    Test number
    248400482158
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play offside inner steering rack joint

  17. Pass70,676 miles (+1,822)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,676 miles
    Test number
    896330582149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play offside inner steering rack joint

  18. Pass68,854 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,854 miles
    Test number
    957635281136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    502695070154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,918 miles (+1,587)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    664605570175
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass65,331 miles (+894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    912870889198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass64,437 miles (+1,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,437 miles
    Test number
    123306788143
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  23. Pass62,923 miles (+2,560)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    762860577116
    • NoteBoth rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteCorrosion surfacing on front and rear suspension components.

  24. Pass60,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    764241576107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,363 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    124236566173
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C8 LLA

Does C8 LLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LLA is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LLA?
The MOT on C8 LLA is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LLA done?
C8 LLA was recorded at 82,728 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,121 miles a year.
Has C8 LLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LLA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 LLA 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 C8 LLA find?
C8 LLA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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