BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc
L24 HLEMOT history
L24 HLE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,777 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 78,777 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L24 HLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L24 HLE was last recorded at 78,777 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,720 miles · 23 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 3,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,777 miles
- 2025 – 77,710 miles
- 2024 – 73,906 miles
- 2023 – 70,732 miles
- 2022 – 61,156 miles
- 2020 – 59,942 miles
- 2019 – 59,168 miles
- 2018 – 57,237 miles
- 2017 – 56,493 miles
- 2016 – 55,046 miles
- 2015 – 53,543 miles
- 2014 – 50,453 miles
- 2013 – 47,092 miles
- 2012 – 43,394 miles
- 2011 – 39,291 miles
- 2010 – 35,125 miles
- 2009 – 32,457 miles
- 2008 – 25,044 miles
- 2006 – 16,260 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,777 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pie (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,777 miles (+57)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 78,777 miles
- Test number
- 876707826483
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pie (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,720 miles (+1,010)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,720 miles
- Test number
- 477425706703
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pie (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,710 miles (+3,804)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 77,710 miles
- Test number
- 774501919892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,906 miles (+3,174)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 73,906 miles
- Test number
- 698417210190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAge related surface rust
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
Pass70,732 miles (+9,576)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 70,732 miles
- Test number
- 446219884408
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,156 miles (+1,214)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 61,156 miles
- Test number
- 924028087565
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass59,942 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 59,942 miles
- Test number
- 301187259523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail59,942 miles (+774)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,942 miles
- Test number
- 940754628838
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,168 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 59,168 miles
- Test number
- 766473516003
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail59,156 miles (+1,919)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,156 miles
- Test number
- 887920763835
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,237 miles (+744)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 57,237 miles
- Test number
- 958536096566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,493 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 56,493 miles
- Test number
- 133666394386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail56,493 miles (+1,447)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,493 miles
- Test number
- 728116169463
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass55,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 55,046 miles
- Test number
- 858819195327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,046 miles (+1,503)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,046 miles
- Test number
- 475944102190
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass53,543 miles (+3,090)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,543 miles
- Test number
- 577378495061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,453 miles (+3,361)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 50,453 miles
- Test number
- 668382594072
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail47,092 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,092 miles
- Test number
- 707368493085
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,092 miles (+3,698)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 47,092 miles
- Test number
- 759558993004
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,394 miles (+4,103)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,394 miles
- Test number
- 406679882066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,291 miles (+4,166)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,291 miles
- Test number
- 826823181005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,125 miles
- Test number
- 531999660091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,125 miles (+2,668)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,125 miles
- Test number
- 700379760052
- Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail32,457 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,457 miles
- Test number
- 170063569412
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass32,457 miles (+7,413)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,457 miles
- Test number
- 781853169099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,044 miles (+8,784)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 25,044 miles
- Test number
- 192425368057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 16,260 miles
- Test number
- 402722136326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L24 HLE
- Does L24 HLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 HLE is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L24 HLE?
- The MOT on L24 HLE is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L24 HLE done?
- L24 HLE was recorded at 78,777 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,261 miles a year.
- Has L24 HLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L24 HLE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L24 HLE 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 L24 HLE find?
- L24 HLE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: coolant leak; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pie; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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