BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
L3 SLBMOT history
L3 SLB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 40,916 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 40,916 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,406 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SLB was last recorded at 40,916 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,566 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,350 miles
- Average per year
- 1,406 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,916 miles
- 2025 – 39,566 miles
- 2024 – 39,402 miles
- 2023 – 38,982 miles
- 2022 – 37,992 miles
- 2021 – 35,718 miles
- 2020 – 34,551 miles
- 2019 – 33,679 miles
- 2018 – 32,875 miles
- 2017 – 30,880 miles
- 2016 – 29,861 miles
- 2015 – 28,685 miles
- 2014 – 25,345 miles
- 2013 – 23,235 miles
- 2011 – 23,225 miles
- 2010 – 22,033 miles
- 2009 – 20,126 miles
- 2008 – 17,983 miles
- 2007 – 15,038 miles
- 2006 – 12,221 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,916 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,916 miles (+1,350)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 40,916 miles
- Test number
- 711814910051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,566 miles (+164)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 39,566 miles
- Test number
- 552785634313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,402 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 39,402 miles
- Test number
- 609798627509
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake stiff (1.1.6 (d))
Fail39,402 miles (+420)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,402 miles
- Test number
- 951094496267
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake stiff (1.1.6 (d))
Pass38,982 miles (+990)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 38,982 miles
- Test number
- 839521433055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,992 miles (+2,274)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 37,992 miles
- Test number
- 695858554276
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,718 miles (+1,167)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 35,718 miles
- Test number
- 920852357915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,551 miles (+872)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 34,551 miles
- Test number
- 874821705277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 33,679 miles
- Test number
- 660970297035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,679 miles (+804)1 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,679 miles
- Test number
- 190285142578
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass32,875 miles (+1,995)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 32,875 miles
- Test number
- 821223549103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,880 miles (+1,019)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 30,880 miles
- Test number
- 411753632815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,861 miles (+1,176)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 29,861 miles
- Test number
- 928474398246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,685 miles (+3,340)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 28,685 miles
- Test number
- 279313735198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,345 miles (+2,110)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 25,345 miles
- Test number
- 986473634149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,235 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 23,235 miles
- Test number
- 569168223118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,225 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 23,225 miles
- Test number
- 585541591225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,110 miles (+1,077)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 23,110 miles
- Test number
- 655727041065
- NoteUneven front tyre wear
Pass22,033 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 22,033 miles
- Test number
- 410480860081
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail22,033 miles (+1,907)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,033 miles
- Test number
- 881550960028
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass20,126 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 20,126 miles
- Test number
- 550358659013
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,983 miles (+2,945)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 17,983 miles
- Test number
- 431704448025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,038 miles (+2,817)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 15,038 miles
- Test number
- 791086047048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 12,221 miles
- Test number
- 252878056081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 SLB
- Does L3 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SLB is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SLB?
- The MOT on L3 SLB is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 SLB done?
- L3 SLB was recorded at 40,916 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,406 miles a year.
- Has L3 SLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SLB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L3 SLB 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 SLB find?
- L3 SLB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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