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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.

L100 LUH black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass136,578 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass96,183 miles (+12,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    169779653421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass75,459 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    465835003321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. Pass73,314 miles (+698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,314 miles
    Test number
    926161022355
    • NoteSrs warning lamp indicates a fault
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass63,433 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    121338208415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass57,885 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,885 miles
    Test number
    354638536070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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