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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

L23 NOGMOT history

L23 NOG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

L23 NOG blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
127,695 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 NOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 NOG was last recorded at 127,695 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 1,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,955 miles · 27 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,740 miles
Average per year
3,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,695 miles
  • 2022 – 125,955 miles
  • 2021 – 122,318 miles
  • 2019 – 122,163 miles
  • 2018 – 121,991 miles
  • 2014 – 111,773 miles
  • 2013 – 107,724 miles
  • 2012 – 106,708 miles
  • 2011 – 102,329 miles
  • 2010 – 98,184 miles
  • 2009 – 96,179 miles
  • 2007 – 86,935 miles
  • 2006 – 73,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,695 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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.

  • Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,695 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,695 miles
    Test number
    112947670360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  2. Pass125,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,955 miles
    Test number
    342316455670
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail125,955 miles (+3,637)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,955 miles
    Test number
    624775172603
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass122,318 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,318 miles
    Test number
    712708539024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,305 miles (+142)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,305 miles
    Test number
    450387275177
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded affecting suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass122,163 miles (+172)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,163 miles
    Test number
    572733815405
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Straps Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  7. Pass121,991 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,991 miles
    Test number
    318227582965
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Straps Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Fail121,988 miles (+10,215)17 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,988 miles
    Test number
    852297003972
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 92W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 92W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Straps Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass111,773 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    299807964202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracking slightly
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition
  10. Fail111,773 miles (+4,049)6 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    696568344207
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inside
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition
  11. Pass107,724 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    386266723214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,682 miles (+974)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,682 miles
    Test number
    658996853160
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass106,708 miles (+4,379)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,708 miles
    Test number
    219657772196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust section is in poor condition
    • NoteSmall Oil leak to engine
    • NoteSmall oil leak to gearbox
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass102,329 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    102,329 miles
    Test number
    738629551004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    301808210087
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  16. Fail98,184 miles (+2,005)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    730088010087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  17. Fail96,179 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    724647029076
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight damage to near side front alloy wheel rim
  18. Pass96,179 miles (+9,244)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    770407729096
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight damage to near side front alloy wheel rim
  19. Pass86,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,935 miles
    Test number
    642272197130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,935 miles (+13,025)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,935 miles
    Test number
    712712997131
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front wheel slightly buckled
  21. Pass73,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,910 miles
    Test number
    402196866178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 NOG

Does L23 NOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 NOG expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 NOG?
The MOT on L23 NOG expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 NOG done?
L23 NOG was recorded at 127,695 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
Has L23 NOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 NOG has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 NOG 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 NOG find?
L23 NOG passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil.

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