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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

DWB 96MOT history

DWB 96 is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 59,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

DWB 96 red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
59,088 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DWB 96
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DWB 96 was last recorded at 59,088 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,035 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
2,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,088 miles
  • 2025 – 57,431 miles
  • 2024 – 56,421 miles
  • 2023 – 55,750 miles
  • 2022 – 55,130 miles
  • 2021 – 54,048 miles
  • 2020 – 53,519 miles
  • 2019 – 52,213 miles
  • 2018 – 50,681 miles
  • 2017 – 49,840 miles
  • 2016 – 48,430 miles
  • 2015 – 45,587 miles
  • 2014 – 42,576 miles
  • 2013 – 42,147 miles
  • 2012 – 41,488 miles
  • 2010 – 26,921 miles
  • 2009 – 26,878 miles
  • 2008 – 23,885 miles
  • 2007 – 18,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,088 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,088 miles (+53)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    129154053741
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail59,035 miles (+1,604)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    588278966399
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint to arm attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,431 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    491208420462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail57,431 miles (+1,010)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    524455800867
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,421 miles (+671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    438879133114
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass55,750 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,750 miles
    Test number
    779815355765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    565575541056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,130 miles (+1,082)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    409222676691
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,048 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    396872394151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,519 miles (+1,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,519 miles
    Test number
    609343103522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass52,213 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,213 miles
    Test number
    817478398812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail52,212 miles (+1,531)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,212 miles
    Test number
    280880183051
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass50,681 miles (+841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    615140485602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Pass49,840 miles (+1,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,840 miles
    Test number
    916805081879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,430 miles (+2,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    577150953990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    177887745008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,587 miles (+3,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    595047745044
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass42,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,576 miles
    Test number
    979594324039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,576 miles (+429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,576 miles
    Test number
    888700224030
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

  20. Pass42,147 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,147 miles
    Test number
    346947123159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    519477102196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,488 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    429473402173
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. PassMileage not read7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    138338511027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges and getting low
    • NoteMileometer illumination not working
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

  24. FailMileage not read2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    865802411009
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges and getting low
    • NoteMileometer illumination not working
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

  25. Pass26,921 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,921 miles
    Test number
    651156200013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,878 miles (+2,993)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,878 miles
    Test number
    432945469428
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  27. Pass23,885 miles (+5,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    771370518261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass18,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,298 miles
    Test number
    490405307242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DWB 96

What vehicle is registration DWB 96 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DWB 96 on a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Oct 1997. 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 DWB 96 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DWB 96 is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on DWB 96?
The MOT on DWB 96 is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DWB 96 done?
DWB 96 was recorded at 59,088 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,163 miles a year.
Has DWB 96 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DWB 96 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on DWB 96 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 DWB 96 find?
DWB 96 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 7 more.

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