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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

L1 NNSMOT history

L1 NNS is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L1 NNS red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,869 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 NNS
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
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 NNS was last recorded at 76,869 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,288 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
581 miles
Average per year
2,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,869 miles
  • 2025 – 76,288 miles
  • 2024 – 75,867 miles
  • 2023 – 75,210 miles
  • 2021 – 73,976 miles
  • 2020 – 73,820 miles
  • 2019 – 72,976 miles
  • 2018 – 71,540 miles
  • 2017 – 70,312 miles
  • 2016 – 69,358 miles
  • 2015 – 67,759 miles
  • 2014 – 65,947 miles
  • 2013 – 63,820 miles
  • 2012 – 62,294 miles
  • 2011 – 60,076 miles
  • 2010 – 58,535 miles
  • 2009 – 56,802 miles
  • 2007 – 46,587 miles
  • 2006 – 40,012 miles
  • 2005 – 33,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • All metal brake pipes across rear axle are corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,869 miles (+581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,869 miles
    Test number
    628687202627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass76,288 miles (+421)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    897285896077
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass75,867 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,867 miles
    Test number
    112690631609
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes across rear axle are corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses metal ferrules are corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are over 10 years old.
    • AdvisoryNear side hand brake cable is corroded.
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre is 18 years old.

  4. Fail75,867 miles (+657)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,867 miles
    Test number
    612013178676
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes across rear axle are corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses metal ferrules are corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are over 10 years old.
    • AdvisoryNear side hand brake cable is corroded.
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre is 18 years old.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass75,210 miles (+1,234)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,210 miles
    Test number
    887101339354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Pump/Joint (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass73,976 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,976 miles
    Test number
    727985589022
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,820 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    230209499295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail73,819 miles (+843)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,819 miles
    Test number
    603042162589
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,976 miles (+1,436)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    283749728309
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass71,540 miles (+1,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    180099804836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass70,312 miles (+954)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    961897118486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass69,358 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    327447499928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail69,352 miles (+1,593)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,352 miles
    Test number
    552955170942
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass67,759 miles (+1,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,759 miles
    Test number
    755424695137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass65,947 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    219754784454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,820 miles (+1,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    717513993126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass62,294 miles (+2,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,294 miles
    Test number
    397619592126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass60,076 miles (+1,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,076 miles
    Test number
    706900401230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,535 miles (+1,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,535 miles
    Test number
    622218780121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,802 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    532248499127
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail56,802 miles (+10,215)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    433796699110
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass46,587 miles (+6,575)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,587 miles
    Test number
    364151117414
    • NoteSlight play in both lower ball joints & inner lower arm bushes
    • NoteSmall mark in screen in front of driver

  23. Pass40,012 miles (+6,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,012 miles
    Test number
    693705416294
    • 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)

  24. Pass33,236 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    33,236 miles
    Test number
    682989305262
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about L1 NNS

Does L1 NNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 NNS is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 NNS?
The MOT on L1 NNS is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 NNS done?
L1 NNS was recorded at 76,869 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 2,076 miles a year.
Has L1 NNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 NNS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 NNS 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 NNS find?
L1 NNS passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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