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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

L23 EKBMOT history

L23 EKB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L23 EKB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,945 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 EKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 EKB was last recorded at 96,945 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,910 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
1,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,945 miles
  • 2022 – 96,910 miles
  • 2021 – 96,408 miles
  • 2019 – 95,580 miles
  • 2018 – 94,220 miles
  • 2017 – 92,789 miles
  • 2016 – 90,521 miles
  • 2015 – 88,062 miles
  • 2014 – 85,570 miles
  • 2013 – 81,969 miles
  • 2012 – 79,635 miles
  • 2011 – 77,209 miles
  • 2010 – 73,891 miles
  • 2009 – 70,540 miles
  • 2008 – 66,617 miles
  • 2007 – 62,374 miles
  • 2006 – 57,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,945 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath vehicle inc suspension parts

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,945 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,945 miles
    Test number
    973419298767
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath vehicle inc suspension parts

  2. Fail96,910 miles (+502)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    171493982929
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,408 miles (+828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,408 miles
    Test number
    981320175471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion outer sill covers
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under body

  4. Pass95,580 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,580 miles
    Test number
    610001637707
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,220 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    653805591888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,789 miles (+2,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,789 miles
    Test number
    324376453203
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  7. Pass90,521 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,521 miles
    Test number
    473644762553
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill corroded

  8. Fail90,505 miles (+2,443)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    434720600374
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill corroded

  9. Pass88,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,062 miles
    Test number
    819382935154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,062 miles (+2,492)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,062 miles
    Test number
    475932135180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass85,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    608359334106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail85,564 miles (+3,595)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,564 miles
    Test number
    835829334160
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass81,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,969 miles
    Test number
    196440043128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail81,969 miles (+2,334)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,969 miles
    Test number
    116893733139
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass79,635 miles (+2,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    706207232124
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass77,209 miles (+3,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    215679031428
    • 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)

  17. Pass73,891 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,891 miles
    Test number
    241261420185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,540 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    443326639190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,617 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    600347518134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,374 miles (+5,090)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,374 miles
    Test number
    963108917183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,284 miles
    Test number
    433046826145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 EKB

Does L23 EKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 EKB is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 EKB?
The MOT on L23 EKB 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 L23 EKB done?
L23 EKB was recorded at 96,945 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,989 miles a year.
Has L23 EKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 EKB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 EKB 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 EKB find?
L23 EKB passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion underneath vehicle inc suspension parts.

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