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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

L1 TOYMOT history

L1 TOY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L1 TOY blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,415 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TOY was last recorded at 53,415 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,231 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
184 miles
Average per year
937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,415 miles
  • 2025 – 53,231 miles
  • 2023 – 53,036 miles
  • 2022 – 52,883 miles
  • 2021 – 52,662 miles
  • 2020 – 52,427 miles
  • 2019 – 51,647 miles
  • 2018 – 51,534 miles
  • 2017 – 51,150 miles
  • 2016 – 50,520 miles
  • 2015 – 50,217 miles
  • 2014 – 49,278 miles
  • 2013 – 48,545 miles
  • 2012 – 47,032 miles
  • 2011 – 46,673 miles
  • 2010 – 44,856 miles
  • 2009 – 42,074 miles
  • 2008 – 40,736 miles
  • 2007 – 39,670 miles
  • 2006 – 37,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,415 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone compliance bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,415 miles (+184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,415 miles
    Test number
    741130327857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  2. Pass53,231 miles (+195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,231 miles
    Test number
    770256153237
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass53,036 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    344192865967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,883 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    926239671607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,662 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,662 miles
    Test number
    589079813525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass52,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    850874833716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,427 miles (+780)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    271723327471
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass51,647 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    888113971990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,534 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    465090711733
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail51,492 miles (+342)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    113875874796
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass51,150 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,150 miles
    Test number
    525275146762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass50,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,520 miles
    Test number
    529651417495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,520 miles (+303)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,520 miles
    Test number
    325286408640
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass50,217 miles (+939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,217 miles
    Test number
    256590297672
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass49,278 miles (+733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,278 miles
    Test number
    687131634377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass48,545 miles (+1,513)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,545 miles
    Test number
    787421233357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and getting close to limit
  17. Pass47,032 miles (+359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    917003832391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass46,673 miles (+1,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,673 miles
    Test number
    749014131347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass44,856 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    413615930417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,074 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,074 miles
    Test number
    400017019482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,736 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,736 miles
    Test number
    183008838306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,670 miles (+1,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    910127337320
    • 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)
  23. Pass37,910 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    962038336336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    341591916096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 TOY

Does L1 TOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TOY is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TOY?
The MOT on L1 TOY is valid until 13 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 TOY done?
L1 TOY was recorded at 53,415 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 937 miles a year.
Has L1 TOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TOY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L1 TOY 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 TOY find?
L1 TOY passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; no reverse lights, and 1 more.

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