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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

L26 MMRMOT history

L26 MMR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

L26 MMR blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
97,069 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MMR was last recorded at 97,069 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 1,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,069 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,000 miles
Average per year
2,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,069 miles
  • 2023 – 96,069 miles
  • 2022 – 95,068 miles
  • 2021 – 94,130 miles
  • 2020 – 93,393 miles
  • 2019 – 91,866 miles
  • 2018 – 91,215 miles
  • 2017 – 90,092 miles
  • 2016 – 87,678 miles
  • 2014 – 81,145 miles
  • 2013 – 73,350 miles
  • 2012 – 73,348 miles
  • 2011 – 67,950 miles
  • 2010 – 61,451 miles
  • 2009 – 57,785 miles
  • 2008 – 53,064 miles
  • 2007 – 48,047 miles
  • 2006 – 42,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,069 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,069 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    541911309533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    386297602926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,069 miles (+1,001)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    906528429775
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass95,068 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,068 miles
    Test number
    393025040367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,130 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,130 miles
    Test number
    104406593460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    589115915516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting rubber worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,393 miles (+1,527)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    843601691668
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting rubber worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,866 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,866 miles
    Test number
    813507949442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,215 miles (+1,123)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    962854011831
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass90,092 miles (+2,414)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,092 miles
    Test number
    651814269404
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass87,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,678 miles
    Test number
    460097719911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail87,678 miles (+6,533)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,678 miles
    Test number
    617167096739
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass81,145 miles (+7,795)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    528567164299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass73,350 miles1 dangerous8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    497694873296
    • DangerousN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail73,350 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    596633773209
    • DangerousN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass73,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    248442512132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,348 miles (+5,398)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    568192612143
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES TRACKING OUT

  18. Pass67,950 miles (+6,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    578437971058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass61,451 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    341569980045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,785 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    112760099092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,064 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,064 miles
    Test number
    660968988004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,047 miles (+5,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,047 miles
    Test number
    870449587002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass42,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    980400196050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L26 MMR

Does L26 MMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 MMR expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 MMR?
The MOT on L26 MMR expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 MMR done?
L26 MMR was recorded at 97,069 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 2,989 miles a year.
Has L26 MMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MMR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 MMR 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 L26 MMR find?
L26 MMR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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