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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

L3 NAWMOT history

L3 NAW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

L3 NAW blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,483 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NAW was last recorded at 97,483 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,405 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
2,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,483 miles
  • 2024 – 97,405 miles
  • 2023 – 97,367 miles
  • 2022 – 97,325 miles
  • 2021 – 97,221 miles
  • 2020 – 97,089 miles
  • 2019 – 96,895 miles
  • 2018 – 96,666 miles
  • 2017 – 96,432 miles
  • 2016 – 95,941 miles
  • 2015 – 94,414 miles
  • 2014 – 92,282 miles
  • 2013 – 90,755 miles
  • 2012 – 89,528 miles
  • 2011 – 86,592 miles
  • 2009 – 79,442 miles
  • 2008 – 70,576 miles
  • 2007 – 62,396 miles
  • 2006 – 54,971 miles
  • 2005 – 44,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,483 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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,483 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    823402398681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,405 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    444132258294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,367 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,367 miles
    Test number
    577160949611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,325 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,325 miles
    Test number
    756187734936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,221 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,221 miles
    Test number
    240190170934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,089 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,089 miles
    Test number
    872553332066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail97,071 miles (+176)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,071 miles
    Test number
    916821812699
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,895 miles (+229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    994477823711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded

  9. Pass96,666 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,666 miles
    Test number
    928624160341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    622352246253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail96,432 miles (+491)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    378287253755
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass95,941 miles (+1,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    485370211535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass94,414 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,414 miles
    Test number
    216802725166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass92,282 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,282 miles
    Test number
    238471184064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,755 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    307659853079
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,755 miles (+1,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    699269153088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,528 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,528 miles
    Test number
    106355802015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,592 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,592 miles
    Test number
    488263611001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,442 miles (+8,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    371455629338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass70,576 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,576 miles
    Test number
    504187228348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,396 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    794031627322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,971 miles (+10,907)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    462186026366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    44,064 miles
    Test number
    780708785260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 NAW

Does L3 NAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NAW is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 NAW?
The MOT on L3 NAW is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 NAW done?
L3 NAW was recorded at 97,483 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,613 miles a year.
Has L3 NAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NAW has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 NAW 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 L3 NAW find?
L3 NAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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