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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,246 cc

L1 NADMOT history

L1 NAD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 18,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L1 NAD blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
18,357 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 NAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 NAD was last recorded at 18,357 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,335 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,357 miles
  • 2025 – 18,335 miles
  • 2024 – 18,298 miles
  • 2023 – 17,994 miles
  • 2022 – 17,968 miles
  • 2021 – 17,891 miles
  • 2020 – 17,757 miles
  • 2019 – 17,673 miles
  • 2018 – 17,533 miles
  • 2017 – 16,738 miles
  • 2016 – 16,420 miles
  • 2015 – 16,128 miles
  • 2014 – 15,658 miles
  • 2013 – 15,447 miles
  • 2011 – 15,196 miles
  • 2010 – 13,899 miles
  • 2009 – 11,632 miles
  • 2008 – 7,591 miles
  • 2007 – 5,098 miles
  • 2006 – 3,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,357 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear pads friction material is starting to crack
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,357 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    18,357 miles
    Test number
    707902487431
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear pads friction material is starting to crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass18,335 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    18,335 miles
    Test number
    871237714215
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass18,298 miles (+304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    18,298 miles
    Test number
    249174551484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass17,994 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    17,994 miles
    Test number
    850566836982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,968 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    17,968 miles
    Test number
    709780918300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass17,891 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    17,891 miles
    Test number
    420861832385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,757 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    17,757 miles
    Test number
    595767639348
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass17,673 miles (+140)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    17,673 miles
    Test number
    852370031342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass17,533 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    17,533 miles
    Test number
    283659025358
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall

  10. Pass16,738 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,738 miles
    Test number
    934393141030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,420 miles (+292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,420 miles
    Test number
    520685983297
    • AdvisoryNearside rear indicator loosing colour
    • AdvisorySlight judder on wiper blades

  12. Pass16,128 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,128 miles
    Test number
    376688305011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,658 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    15,658 miles
    Test number
    195559504023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail15,447 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,447 miles
    Test number
    629307103076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have age cracks.

  15. Pass15,447 miles (+251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,447 miles
    Test number
    708087403041
    • NoteBoth front tyres have age cracks.

  16. Pass15,196 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    15,196 miles
    Test number
    107907151366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,899 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,899 miles
    Test number
    672930850341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,632 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,632 miles
    Test number
    510752059367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,591 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    7,591 miles
    Test number
    860617658399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,098 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    5,098 miles
    Test number
    403989037375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass3,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    3,756 miles
    Test number
    782067446365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 NAD

Does L1 NAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 NAD is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 NAD?
The MOT on L1 NAD is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 NAD done?
L1 NAD was recorded at 18,357 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 757 miles a year.
Has L1 NAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 NAD has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on L1 NAD 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 NAD find?
L1 NAD passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear pads friction material is starting to crack; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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