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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L20 EELMOT history

L20 EEL is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

L20 EEL red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,327 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 EEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 EEL was last recorded at 90,327 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,638 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
689 miles
Average per year
1,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,327 miles
  • 2025 – 89,638 miles
  • 2024 – 87,319 miles
  • 2023 – 85,960 miles
  • 2021 – 82,217 miles
  • 2019 – 82,056 miles
  • 2018 – 79,744 miles
  • 2017 – 77,351 miles
  • 2015 – 75,800 miles
  • 2014 – 75,337 miles
  • 2013 – 74,250 miles
  • 2012 – 73,727 miles
  • 2011 – 73,140 miles
  • 2010 – 71,659 miles
  • 2009 – 70,872 miles
  • 2007 – 68,330 miles
  • 2006 – 60,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,327 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,327 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    388597475071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,638 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,638 miles
    Test number
    944630224969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,319 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    324991631079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,960 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,960 miles
    Test number
    639604284620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,217 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    442154417958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,056 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    416636368979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,744 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,744 miles
    Test number
    672950331626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,351 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    514852911103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,800 miles (+463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    288412365155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass75,337 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    238902384199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,250 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,250 miles
    Test number
    565377753127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,727 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    186415122189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,725 miles (+585)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,725 miles
    Test number
    376314722139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,140 miles (+1,481)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    296213401491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass71,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    250936500125
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail71,659 miles (+787)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    793316500101
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass70,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    291625909476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,872 miles (+2,542)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    283706899037
    • FailureFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Fail68,330 miles10 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    212109567241
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass68,330 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    612029267276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,027 miles
    Test number
    801101376278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 EEL

Does L20 EEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 EEL is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 EEL?
The MOT on L20 EEL is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 EEL done?
L20 EEL was recorded at 90,327 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,528 miles a year.
Has L20 EEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 EEL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2012.
Has the mileage on L20 EEL 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 L20 EEL find?
L20 EEL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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