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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

L1 MPFMOT history

L1 MPF is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

L1 MPF red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
79,761 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 MPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 MPF was last recorded at 79,761 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,632 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,761 miles
  • 2023 – 79,632 miles
  • 2022 – 79,438 miles
  • 2021 – 79,329 miles
  • 2020 – 78,771 miles
  • 2019 – 78,498 miles
  • 2018 – 78,036 miles
  • 2017 – 77,125 miles
  • 2016 – 76,736 miles
  • 2015 – 76,094 miles
  • 2014 – 76,002 miles
  • 2013 – 75,314 miles
  • 2012 – 74,383 miles
  • 2010 – 74,346 miles
  • 2009 – 73,950 miles
  • 2008 – 72,709 miles
  • 2007 – 72,087 miles
  • 2006 – 69,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,761 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,761 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    285995513223
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass79,632 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    594075412355
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail79,632 miles (+194)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    629303599417
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,438 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,438 miles
    Test number
    549564074565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail79,438 miles (+109)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,438 miles
    Test number
    283532979813
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,329 miles (+558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,329 miles
    Test number
    147931263794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass78,771 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,771 miles
    Test number
    742212708993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,498 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    660048549055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,036 miles (+911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    732068068284
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass77,125 miles (+389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,125 miles
    Test number
    405449528487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some items

  11. Pass76,736 miles (+642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,736 miles
    Test number
    114255237329
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has nail in
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has nail in and cracking slightly

  12. Pass76,094 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    639070485040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,002 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    185543984036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to become cracked across tread

  14. Fail76,000 miles (+686)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,000 miles
    Test number
    578421084065
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to become cracked across tread

  15. Pass75,314 miles (+931)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    596975773026
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside parking brake effort low

  16. Fail74,383 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    638204682076
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,383 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    768124582003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail74,346 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,346 miles
    Test number
    410165170287
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass74,346 miles (+396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,346 miles
    Test number
    613815070252
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass73,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,950 miles
    Test number
    834020199299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail73,950 miles (+1,241)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,950 miles
    Test number
    861030499273
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass72,709 miles (+622)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    131556578230
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteComponent insecure under bonnet
    • NoteSmall chips in screen

  23. Pass72,087 miles (+2,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    582643447267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass69,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,786 miles
    Test number
    933614346294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L1 MPF

Does L1 MPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 MPF expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 MPF?
The MOT on L1 MPF expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 MPF done?
L1 MPF was recorded at 79,761 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 551 miles a year.
Has L1 MPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 MPF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 MPF 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 L1 MPF find?
L1 MPF passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly on inner edge.

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