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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc

L1 NWYMOT history

L1 NWY is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

L1 NWY black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
129,988 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 NWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 NWY was last recorded at 129,988 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,865 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,988 miles
  • 2023 – 129,865 miles
  • 2022 – 127,520 miles
  • 2021 – 125,235 miles
  • 2020 – 123,994 miles
  • 2019 – 123,083 miles
  • 2018 – 121,045 miles
  • 2017 – 119,545 miles
  • 2016 – 118,442 miles
  • 2015 – 116,499 miles
  • 2014 – 112,745 miles
  • 2013 – 110,944 miles
  • 2012 – 103,473 miles
  • 2011 – 96,258 miles
  • 2010 – 91,016 miles
  • 2009 – 86,190 miles
  • 2008 – 81,212 miles
  • 2007 – 77,009 miles
  • 2006 – 70,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,988 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,988 miles (+123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,988 miles
    Test number
    377789765997
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  2. Pass129,865 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    775939227722
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail129,855 miles (+2,335)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,855 miles
    Test number
    851648130800
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass127,520 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,520 miles
    Test number
    616850326261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail127,457 miles (+2,222)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,457 miles
    Test number
    184826197891
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,235 miles (+1,241)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,235 miles
    Test number
    494072276900
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,994 miles
    Test number
    818357506157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,994 miles (+911)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,994 miles
    Test number
    719217143438
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,083 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,083 miles
    Test number
    549139307074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,045 miles
    Test number
    292127122484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,045 miles (+1,500)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,045 miles
    Test number
    467243759973
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass119,545 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    735782741583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,442 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,442 miles
    Test number
    127642111946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,499 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,499 miles
    Test number
    367838565133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,745 miles
    Test number
    725845634121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,745 miles (+1,801)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,745 miles
    Test number
    909644234191
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass110,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    309676053175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,944 miles (+7,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    699846353108
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass103,473 miles (+7,215)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    103,473 miles
    Test number
    188708652115
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteStonechip to windscreen

  20. Pass96,258 miles (+5,242)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,258 miles
    Test number
    469281651112
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake disc wear

  21. Pass91,016 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,016 miles
    Test number
    380343550108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,190 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,190 miles
    Test number
    783688749123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,212 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    551850368164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,149 miles (+4,140)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,149 miles
    Test number
    581523858171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass77,009 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    633594347152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,007 miles (+6,623)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    280223447419
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  27. Pass70,384 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,384 miles
    Test number
    524017556137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail70,376 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    674763656194
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre signs of wear to edges
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake outer cable splitting
    • NoteWear to front brake pads

Questions about L1 NWY

Does L1 NWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 NWY expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 NWY?
The MOT on L1 NWY expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 NWY done?
L1 NWY was recorded at 129,988 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has L1 NWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 NWY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 NWY 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 NWY find?
L1 NWY passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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