BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
L11 GMTMOT history
L11 GMT is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 58,008 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,786 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 GMT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 GMT was last recorded at 58,008 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 57,795 miles · 21 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 213 miles
- Average per year
- 1,786 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 58,008 miles
- 2024 – 57,795 miles
- 2023 – 57,069 miles
- 2022 – 54,889 miles
- 2021 – 54,872 miles
- 2020 – 52,927 miles
- 2019 – 49,524 miles
- 2018 – 45,982 miles
- 2017 – 42,172 miles
- 2016 – 38,060 miles
- 2014 – 37,594 miles
- 2013 – 36,173 miles
- 2012 – 34,113 miles
- 2011 – 31,923 miles
- 2010 – 28,699 miles
- 2007 – 25,138 miles
- 2006 – 23,921 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,008 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,008 miles (+213)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 58,008 miles
- Test number
- 4672616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,795 miles (+726)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 57,795 miles
- Test number
- 3426807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,069 miles (+2,180)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 57,069 miles
- Test number
- 2149438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,889 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 54,889 miles
- Test number
- 543621624872
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail54,888 miles (+16)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,888 miles
- Test number
- 169330444578
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail54,872 miles (+993)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,872 miles
- Test number
- 778011943800
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 53,879 miles
- Test number
- 128763678543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,879 miles (+952)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,879 miles
- Test number
- 359605911168
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass52,927 miles (+3,403)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 52,927 miles
- Test number
- 674805005081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass49,524 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 49,524 miles
- Test number
- 178617469612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail49,513 miles (+3,531)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,513 miles
- Test number
- 755641294906
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,982 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 45,982 miles
- Test number
- 351249374882
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded from both rear calipers across rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from power steering reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly out of shape
Fail45,982 miles (+3,810)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,982 miles
- Test number
- 690587966019
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded from both rear calipers across rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from power steering reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly out of shape
Pass42,172 miles (+4,112)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 42,172 miles
- Test number
- 707470749915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 38,060 miles
- Test number
- 628955388611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,060 miles (+466)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,060 miles
- Test number
- 296950245039
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Fail37,594 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,594 miles
- Test number
- 498920424259
- Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass37,594 miles (+1,421)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 37,594 miles
- Test number
- 936870524204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,173 miles (+2,060)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 36,173 miles
- Test number
- 916513403211
- NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated/pressure slightly down
Pass34,113 miles (+2,190)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 34,113 miles
- Test number
- 736550802235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,923 miles (+3,224)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 31,923 miles
- Test number
- 695805591118
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass28,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 28,699 miles
- Test number
- 671013080130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,699 miles (+3,561)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,699 miles
- Test number
- 122743080113
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass25,138 miles (+1,217)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 25,138 miles
- Test number
- 514253397119
- NoteFront ball joints/wishbone rubber mountings slight play
- NoteWiper speed 1 fault works at "intermitant" speed
Pass23,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 23,921 miles
- Test number
- 291827706255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L11 GMT
- Does L11 GMT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L11 GMT expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L11 GMT?
- The MOT on L11 GMT expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L11 GMT done?
- L11 GMT was recorded at 58,008 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 1,786 miles a year.
- Has L11 GMT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 GMT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on L11 GMT 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 L11 GMT find?
- L11 GMT passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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