
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (d) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass122,318 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 122,318 miles
- Test number
- 712708539024
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Pass107,724 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 107,724 miles
- Test number
- 386266723214
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass102,329 miles (+4,145)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 102,329 miles
- Test number
- 738629551004
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
Pass86,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 86,935 miles
- Test number
- 642272197130
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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