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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

L1 MSXMOT history

L1 MSX is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 139,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

L1 MSX black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,986 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 MSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 MSX was last recorded at 139,986 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,904 miles · 11 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
4,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,986 miles
  • 2025 – 134,736 miles
  • 2024 – 131,608 miles
  • 2023 – 125,992 miles
  • 2022 – 125,977 miles
  • 2021 – 119,887 miles
  • 2020 – 115,524 miles
  • 2019 – 113,606 miles
  • 2018 – 101,995 miles
  • 2017 – 95,053 miles
  • 2016 – 93,369 miles
  • 2015 – 84,894 miles
  • 2014 – 79,475 miles
  • 2013 – 76,557 miles
  • 2012 – 71,634 miles
  • 2011 – 67,124 miles
  • 2010 – 61,895 miles
  • 2009 – 55,131 miles
  • 2008 – 53,912 miles
  • 2007 – 46,737 miles
  • 2006 – 41,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,986 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,986 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,986 miles
    Test number
    639157971260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,904 miles (+5,168)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,904 miles
    Test number
    140696760681
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,736 miles (+3,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,736 miles
    Test number
    992065328266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,608 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,608 miles
    Test number
    872331395612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail131,603 miles (+5,611)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    354047174254
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,992 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,992 miles
    Test number
    139601655017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,977 miles (+6,090)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,977 miles
    Test number
    416145229059
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass119,887 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,887 miles
    Test number
    533358139220
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,886 miles (+4,362)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,886 miles
    Test number
    114143775704
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    277238902060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail115,520 miles (+1,914)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,520 miles
    Test number
    229873640971
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,606 miles
    Test number
    249478922874
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail113,606 miles (+6,853)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,606 miles
    Test number
    470449264503
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,753 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,753 miles
    Test number
    328270827553
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated advise attention (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 245/40/r17/91w bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread advise replacement 245/40/r17/91w bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Fail106,751 miles (+4,756)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,751 miles
    Test number
    325527799096
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated advise attention (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 245/40/r17/91w bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread advise replacement 245/40/r17/91w bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass101,995 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,995 miles
    Test number
    290637261132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,992 miles (+6,939)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,992 miles
    Test number
    882869694170
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass95,053 miles (+1,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,053 miles
    Test number
    123135166125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass93,369 miles (+8,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,369 miles
    Test number
    582978644500
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass84,894 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    866088165002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,475 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,475 miles
    Test number
    485750684085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,557 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,557 miles
    Test number
    568336503144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,634 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    575351512189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,124 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,124 miles
    Test number
    375875401147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,123 miles (+5,228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    146314501148
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass61,895 miles (+6,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    712827110171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass55,131 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    161838119176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp has some bulbs out--REC ATTENTION
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the tread indicator
    • NoteTyre size is Continental 245/40 R17 91Y

  28. Fail55,131 miles (+1,219)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    222937419438
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp has some bulbs out--REC ATTENTION
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the tread indicator
    • NoteTyre size is Continental 245/40 R17 91Y

  29. Pass53,912 miles (+7,175)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    263245918453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAir-bag warning lamp on dash.
    • NoteHalf the bulbs in the high level brake lamp inop.

  30. Pass46,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,737 miles
    Test number
    273511827145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail46,735 miles (+5,039)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,735 miles
    Test number
    341191427136
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass41,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,696 miles
    Test number
    112849006128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L1 MSX

Does L1 MSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 MSX is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 MSX?
The MOT on L1 MSX is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 MSX done?
L1 MSX was recorded at 139,986 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 4,915 miles a year.
Has L1 MSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 MSX has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 MSX 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 MSX find?
L1 MSX passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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