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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L23 BMWMOT history

L23 BMW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

L23 BMW silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
55,920 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BMW was last recorded at 55,920 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,095 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
825 miles
Average per year
1,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,920 miles
  • 2025 – 55,095 miles
  • 2024 – 54,637 miles
  • 2023 – 54,427 miles
  • 2022 – 53,697 miles
  • 2021 – 53,484 miles
  • 2020 – 52,851 miles
  • 2019 – 52,328 miles
  • 2017 – 51,936 miles
  • 2015 – 51,534 miles
  • 2014 – 50,876 miles
  • 2013 – 50,040 miles
  • 2012 – 49,273 miles
  • 2011 – 48,491 miles
  • 2010 – 47,544 miles
  • 2009 – 46,369 miles
  • 2008 – 44,938 miles
  • 2007 – 41,649 miles
  • 2006 – 33,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,920 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,920 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,920 miles
    Test number
    633495161842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,095 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    435553419520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,637 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,637 miles
    Test number
    165216733286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    449035518388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,427 miles (+730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    290841754280
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass53,697 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,697 miles
    Test number
    267320434085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,484 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,484 miles
    Test number
    686196699347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,851 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    778618607651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,328 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,328 miles
    Test number
    271691654357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,936 miles (+402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    567788703340
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass51,534 miles (+658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    642543586843
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mountain deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass50,876 miles (+836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,876 miles
    Test number
    748736994104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail50,040 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    609135783176
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass50,040 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    868075683104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,273 miles
    Test number
    979461182139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,273 miles (+782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,273 miles
    Test number
    937881782131
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass48,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    218069821490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail48,491 miles (+947)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    126234821122
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,544 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    574131640124
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail47,535 miles (+1,166)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,535 miles
    Test number
    972980390056
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,369 miles (+1,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,369 miles
    Test number
    161163979434
    • 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)

  22. Pass44,938 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    152370788191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,649 miles (+8,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,649 miles
    Test number
    494228787175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass33,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    101972786184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BMW

Does L23 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BMW is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BMW?
The MOT on L23 BMW is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BMW done?
L23 BMW was recorded at 55,920 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 1,123 miles a year.
Has L23 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BMW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 BMW 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 L23 BMW find?
L23 BMW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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