BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc
L18 ALNMOT history
L18 ALN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,553 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 65,553 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,543 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 ALN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 16 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 ALN was last recorded at 65,553 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,038 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 515 miles
- Average per year
- 2,543 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,553 miles
- 2025 – 65,038 miles
- 2024 – 63,427 miles
- 2023 – 61,548 miles
- 2022 – 59,522 miles
- 2021 – 57,489 miles
- 2020 – 56,102 miles
- 2019 – 53,763 miles
- 2018 – 51,263 miles
- 2017 – 49,062 miles
- 2016 – 45,865 miles
- 2015 – 42,938 miles
- 2014 – 40,183 miles
- 2013 – 37,173 miles
- 2012 – 32,780 miles
- 2011 – 28,600 miles
- 2010 – 26,579 miles
- 2009 – 23,583 miles
- 2008 – 20,480 miles
- 2007 – 17,014 miles
- 2006 – 14,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,553 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the rear calliper brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brake hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,553 miles (+515)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 65,553 miles
- Test number
- 114295083904
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the rear calliper brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,038 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 65,038 miles
- Test number
- 844944234073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,036 miles (+1,609)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,036 miles
- Test number
- 616618649593
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,427 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 63,427 miles
- Test number
- 292609676654
- AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
- AdvisoryPOWER STEERING FLUID LEAK
Pass61,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 61,548 miles
- Test number
- 565857948414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,548 miles (+2,026)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,548 miles
- Test number
- 716419771100
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass59,522 miles (+2,033)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 59,522 miles
- Test number
- 148126943587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,489 miles (+1,387)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 57,489 miles
- Test number
- 131111185008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,102 miles (+2,339)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 56,102 miles
- Test number
- 795096375539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,763 miles (+2,500)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 53,763 miles
- Test number
- 370695808855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,263 miles (+2,201)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 51,263 miles
- Test number
- 666142061783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,062 miles (+3,197)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,062 miles
- Test number
- 807997660907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,865 miles (+2,927)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 45,865 miles
- Test number
- 237232840528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,938 miles (+2,755)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 42,938 miles
- Test number
- 326444975178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,183 miles (+3,010)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 40,183 miles
- Test number
- 827174204290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,173 miles (+4,393)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 37,173 miles
- Test number
- 378987903275
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear tyres age cracking on sidewalls.
Pass32,780 miles (+4,180)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,780 miles
- Test number
- 965476202243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,600 miles (+2,021)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 28,600 miles
- Test number
- 138490101201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,579 miles (+2,996)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 26,579 miles
- Test number
- 390510510282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,583 miles (+3,103)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 23,583 miles
- Test number
- 620797099133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,480 miles (+3,466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 20,480 miles
- Test number
- 133177408204
- AdvisoryLower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Pass17,014 miles (+2,273)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 17,014 miles
- Test number
- 832921407280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 14,741 miles
- Test number
- 110517806269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 ALN
- Does L18 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ALN is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 ALN?
- The MOT on L18 ALN is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 ALN done?
- L18 ALN was recorded at 65,553 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,543 miles a year.
- Has L18 ALN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 ALN has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 ALN 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 L18 ALN find?
- L18 ALN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear calliper brake hose; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush.
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