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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

D14 MEWMOT history

D14 MEW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

D14 MEW blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,036 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D14 MEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D14 MEW was last recorded at 138,036 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,024 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,036 miles
  • 2024 – 137,264 miles
  • 2023 – 137,231 miles
  • 2022 – 136,954 miles
  • 2020 – 136,893 miles
  • 2018 – 131,083 miles
  • 2017 – 119,985 miles
  • 2016 – 108,240 miles
  • 2015 – 104,446 miles
  • 2014 – 101,890 miles
  • 2013 – 99,668 miles
  • 2012 – 93,214 miles
  • 2011 – 90,909 miles
  • 2010 – 86,164 miles
  • 2009 – 81,808 miles
  • 2008 – 78,947 miles
  • 2007 – 76,084 miles
  • 2006 – 72,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,036 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,036 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,036 miles
    Test number
    477782224326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,024 miles (+760)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,024 miles
    Test number
    466362849075
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to old fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass137,264 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,264 miles
    Test number
    200800643221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,249 miles (+18)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,249 miles
    Test number
    648037054700
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to lambda not reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slight bind

  5. Pass137,231 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,231 miles
    Test number
    107196669405
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly rusty

  6. Pass136,954 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,954 miles
    Test number
    138861362554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to limit

  7. Pass136,893 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,893 miles
    Test number
    651414648368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,888 miles (+5,805)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,888 miles
    Test number
    629372986011
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass131,083 miles (+11,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,083 miles
    Test number
    918952327989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass119,985 miles (+937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    388370355534
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer tyre side wall perished and tread low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail119,048 miles (+10,808)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,048 miles
    Test number
    854195433163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning light on (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside cand offside (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass108,240 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,240 miles
    Test number
    237884673350
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall has slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail108,240 miles (+3,794)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,240 miles
    Test number
    464381279101
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall has slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass104,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    808757092600
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail104,446 miles (+2,556)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    418222163249
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass101,890 miles (+2,222)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,890 miles
    Test number
    727102174184
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFeul cap seal perished
    • NotePlay in offside PAS rack
    • NoteWipers smear

  17. Pass99,668 miles (+6,454)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    527123873185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering

  18. Fail93,214 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    535257342136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear and front to rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre at 2.5 mm

  19. Pass93,214 miles (+2,305)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    697847242177
    • NoteNearside rear and front to rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre at 2.5 mm

  20. Pass90,909 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,909 miles
    Test number
    237467041103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,884 miles (+4,720)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,884 miles
    Test number
    128191141190
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass86,164 miles (+49)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,164 miles
    Test number
    303328740165
    • NoteFornt brake pads worn
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn badly on very inner edge

  23. Fail86,115 miles (+4,307)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,115 miles
    Test number
    712125020147
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake pads low.centre exhaust mounting broken.os & ns rear tyre perishing.osr tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

  24. Pass81,808 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    923853289003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,796 miles (+2,849)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    770832489079
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass78,947 miles (+2,863)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,947 miles
    Test number
    313403098045
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished
    • NoteNearside front brake hose slightly twisted
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteSlight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

  27. Pass76,084 miles (+3,306)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    533503207161
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to corrode

  28. Pass72,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,778 miles
    Test number
    740071006177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D14 MEW

Does D14 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D14 MEW is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on D14 MEW?
The MOT on D14 MEW is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D14 MEW done?
D14 MEW was recorded at 138,036 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,221 miles a year.
Has D14 MEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D14 MEW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on D14 MEW 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 D14 MEW find?
D14 MEW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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