
BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
L100 LUHMOT history
L100 LUH is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 136,578 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,769 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L100 LUH
- 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
- 14 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L100 LUH was last recorded at 136,578 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 135,752 miles · 7 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 826 miles
- Average per year
- 4,769 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 136,578 miles
- 2021 – 135,752 miles
- 2019 – 135,718 miles
- 2018 – 123,210 miles
- 2017 – 109,523 miles
- 2016 – 96,183 miles
- 2015 – 84,098 miles
- 2014 – 84,072 miles
- 2013 – 75,459 miles
- 2012 – 73,314 miles
- 2011 – 72,616 miles
- 2009 – 68,177 miles
- 2008 – 63,433 miles
- 2007 – 60,181 miles
- 2006 – 57,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,578 miles (+826)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 136,578 miles
- Test number
- 909845669419
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass135,752 miles (+4)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 135,752 miles
- Test number
- 153345726286
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFull underside of vehicle corroded
Fail135,748 miles (+30)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,748 miles
- Test number
- 543841619832
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFull underside of vehicle corroded
Fail135,718 miles (+12,508)1 dangerous12 major2 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,718 miles
- Test number
- 360315558916
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Engine
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,210 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 123,210 miles
- Test number
- 920169863512
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail123,210 miles (+13,687)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,210 miles
- Test number
- 355708951234
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass109,523 miles (+4)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,523 miles
- Test number
- 601868081910
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Front of engine
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Rear veiw mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
Fail109,519 miles (+13,336)14 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,519 miles
- Test number
- 639419317050
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Front of engine
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Rear veiw mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
Pass96,183 miles (+12,085)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 96,183 miles
- Test number
- 169779653421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,098 miles (+7)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 84,098 miles
- Test number
- 726960395005
- NoteAdvise new loiwer rear wishbone bushes fitted to o/s n/s front
- NoteAdvise o/s n/s front tyres been replaced
Fail84,091 miles (+19)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,091 miles
- Test number
- 585846785019
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail84,072 miles (+8,613)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,072 miles
- Test number
- 906936054307
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass75,459 miles (+2,145)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 75,459 miles
- Test number
- 465835003321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,314 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,314 miles
- Test number
- 236541122329
- Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- NoteSrs warning lamp indicates a fault
Pass73,314 miles (+698)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 73,314 miles
- Test number
- 926161022355
- NoteSrs warning lamp indicates a fault
Pass72,616 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 72,616 miles
- Test number
- 725540121315
- 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)
- NoteO/s stearing arm has slight play in its fixings
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Fail72,615 miles (+1,618)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,615 miles
- Test number
- 945903011356
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- NoteO/s stearing arm has slight play in its fixings
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass70,997 miles (+38)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 70,997 miles
- Test number
- 995501531022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r disc heavily scored
Fail70,959 miles (+2,782)5 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,959 miles
- Test number
- 776981421096
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s/r disc heavily scored
Pass68,177 miles (+2,297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 68,177 miles
- Test number
- 201804769386
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,880 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 65,880 miles
- Test number
- 641936329041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front flexi insecure
Fail65,880 miles (+2,447)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,880 miles
- Test number
- 800756029072
- Repaired at testFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front flexi insecure
Pass63,433 miles (+3,252)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 63,433 miles
- Test number
- 121338208415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,181 miles (+2,296)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 60,181 miles
- Test number
- 963506627026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass57,885 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 57,885 miles
- Test number
- 354638536070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,789 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,789 miles
- Test number
- 681402336032
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about L100 LUH
- Does L100 LUH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L100 LUH expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L100 LUH?
- The MOT on L100 LUH expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L100 LUH done?
- L100 LUH was recorded at 136,578 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 4,769 miles a year.
- Has L100 LUH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L100 LUH has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on L100 LUH 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 L100 LUH find?
- L100 LUH passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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