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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

L100 MTRMOT history

L100 MTR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 79,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L100 MTR silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,976 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 MTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 MTR was last recorded at 79,976 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,969 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,976 miles
  • 2025 – 79,939 miles
  • 2024 – 78,804 miles
  • 2023 – 77,182 miles
  • 2022 – 75,620 miles
  • 2021 – 74,976 miles
  • 2020 – 74,465 miles
  • 2019 – 73,315 miles
  • 2018 – 70,334 miles
  • 2017 – 69,620 miles
  • 2016 – 67,479 miles
  • 2015 – 66,043 miles
  • 2014 – 65,074 miles
  • 2013 – 62,722 miles
  • 2012 – 61,800 miles
  • 2011 – 59,311 miles
  • 2010 – 56,330 miles
  • 2009 – 50,329 miles
  • 2008 – 47,790 miles
  • 2007 – 44,020 miles
  • 2006 – 37,865 miles
  • 2005 – 33,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Cover Sill Trim rear Corner Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,976 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    778937026139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail79,969 miles (+30)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    851250744107
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    217250142820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,939 miles (+1,135)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    513703517701
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass78,804 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    215301187187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,802 miles (+1,620)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    920231507300
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass77,182 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    513793588001
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail77,182 miles (+1,562)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    553588767574
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass75,620 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    893662224747
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cover Sill Trim rear Corner Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail75,620 miles (+644)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    781130215310
    • MajorRear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cover Sill Trim rear Corner Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,976 miles (+22)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,976 miles
    Test number
    126976728718
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/zr16 92w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive over sill fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail74,954 miles (+489)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    845328257024
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low can not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low can not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/zr16 92w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive over sill fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,465 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,465 miles
    Test number
    915621789161
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill cover corroded, bolt on panel

  14. Fail74,465 miles (+1,150)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,465 miles
    Test number
    598750745952
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill cover corroded, bolt on panel

  15. Pass73,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,315 miles
    Test number
    785088619846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm. 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill cover corroded

  16. Fail73,300 miles (+2,966)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,300 miles
    Test number
    591388200127
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm. 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill cover corroded

  17. Pass70,334 miles (+714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    903529418737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  18. Pass69,620 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    333796884139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,479 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    576895587000
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  20. Pass66,043 miles (+969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    326101830343
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

  21. Pass65,074 miles (+2,352)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    855798964212
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass62,722 miles (+922)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,722 miles
    Test number
    799872353210
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass61,800 miles (+2,489)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    366389162226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass59,311 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    376061071407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,330 miles (+6,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    720571850281
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass50,329 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,329 miles
    Test number
    803276369202
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass47,790 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    842114158237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,020 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    390204477222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,865 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,865 miles
    Test number
    382909966297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,802 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,802 miles
    Test number
    241986255211
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls
    • NoteExhaust gearbox bracket and backbox started to rust
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad and a.b.s indicator wire hanging loose
    • NoteO/s/r of car 1 inch lower - possibly weak spring
    • NoteSlight play drivers seat runner

Questions about L100 MTR

Does L100 MTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 MTR is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 MTR?
The MOT on L100 MTR is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 MTR done?
L100 MTR was recorded at 79,976 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,200 miles a year.
Has L100 MTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 MTR has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L100 MTR 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 MTR find?
L100 MTR passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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