BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
D13 ELCMOT history
D13 ELC is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 85,398 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,158 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D13 ELC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D13 ELC was last recorded at 85,398 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 85,398 miles · 28 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,158 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,398 miles
- 2025 – 84,675 miles
- 2024 – 84,095 miles
- 2022 – 83,370 miles
- 2021 – 83,011 miles
- 2019 – 82,135 miles
- 2018 – 81,001 miles
- 2017 – 78,974 miles
- 2015 – 75,575 miles
- 2014 – 72,237 miles
- 2013 – 69,771 miles
- 2012 – 63,501 miles
- 2011 – 56,895 miles
- 2010 – 52,483 miles
- 2009 – 48,700 miles
- 2008 – 46,698 miles
- 2007 – 44,040 miles
- 2006 – 41,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,398 miles
- AdvisoryAll underbody suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,398 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 85,398 miles
- Test number
- 963589622718
- AdvisoryAll underbody suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,398 miles (+723)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,398 miles
- Test number
- 836523233733
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill next to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underbody suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,675 miles (+580)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 84,675 miles
- Test number
- 123131373426
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,095 miles (+725)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 84,095 miles
- Test number
- 859758715414
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody/ suspension and steering components and axles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass83,370 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 83,370 miles
- Test number
- 346364009720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail83,370 miles (+359)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,370 miles
- Test number
- 340127633991
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,011 miles (+876)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 83,011 miles
- Test number
- 600177962295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,135 miles (+1,134)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 82,135 miles
- Test number
- 193262657504
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,001 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 81,001 miles
- Test number
- 476254911902
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,997 miles (+2,023)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,997 miles
- Test number
- 157995322502
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass78,974 miles (+3,399)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 78,974 miles
- Test number
- 630507748899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,575 miles (+3,338)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,575 miles
- Test number
- 771692567226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,237 miles (+2,466)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 72,237 miles
- Test number
- 356538264220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,771 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,771 miles
- Test number
- 585985843285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,768 miles (+6,267)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,768 miles
- Test number
- 295819333243
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,501 miles (+6,606)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 63,501 miles
- Test number
- 326108402299
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,895 miles (+4,412)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 56,895 miles
- Test number
- 748000201295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,483 miles (+3,783)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 52,483 miles
- Test number
- 681554120130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,700 miles (+2,002)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 48,700 miles
- Test number
- 113335929116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight chip in front screen,plastic cover under sump damaged!,.
Pass46,698 miles (+2,658)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 46,698 miles
- Test number
- 863027318141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,040 miles (+2,390)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 44,040 miles
- Test number
- 303169607159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 41,650 miles
- Test number
- 352133366099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D13 ELC
- Does D13 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D13 ELC is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D13 ELC?
- The MOT on D13 ELC is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D13 ELC done?
- D13 ELC was recorded at 85,398 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 2,158 miles a year.
- Has D13 ELC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D13 ELC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on D13 ELC 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 D13 ELC find?
- D13 ELC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: all underbody suspension components corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.
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