BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc
L3 TKMMOT history
L3 TKM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 106,383 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,191 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 TKM
- 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 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 TKM was last recorded at 106,383 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Oct 2006: 67,533 miles, lower than 82,641 miles on 23 Aug 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 105,359 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,024 miles
- Average per year
- 1,191 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,383 miles
- 2025 – 105,359 miles
- 2024 – 102,501 miles
- 2023 – 101,931 miles
- 2022 – 96,922 miles
- 2021 – 88,442 miles
- 2020 – 87,891 miles
- 2019 – 87,474 miles
- 2018 – 86,748 miles
- 2017 – 86,115 miles
- 2016 – 85,341 miles
- 2015 – 84,168 miles
- 2014 – 83,217 miles
- 2013 – 81,955 miles
- 2012 – 80,428 miles
- 2011 – 79,170 miles
- 2010 – 78,199 miles
- 2009 – 77,237 miles
- 2008 – 75,649 miles
- 2007 – 72,590 miles
- 2006 – 67,533 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,383 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S & N/S Rear floor to sill slight corrosion
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.
6 High level stop lamp bulbs not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,383 miles (+1,024)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 106,383 miles
- Test number
- 421756945520
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S & N/S Rear floor to sill slight corrosion
Pass105,359 miles (+2,858)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 105,359 miles
- Test number
- 942123661150
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,501 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 102,501 miles
- Test number
- 257349612902
- Advisory6 High level stop lamp bulbs not working
Fail102,500 miles (+569)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,500 miles
- Test number
- 262736338990
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory6 High level stop lamp bulbs not working
Pass101,931 miles (+5,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 101,931 miles
- Test number
- 770930022101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,922 miles (+8,480)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 96,922 miles
- Test number
- 551336353644
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass88,442 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 88,442 miles
- Test number
- 101354433099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,891 miles (+417)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,891 miles
- Test number
- 909785204345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,474 miles (+726)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 87,474 miles
- Test number
- 529202179382
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked
Pass86,748 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 86,748 miles
- Test number
- 403627955825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,115 miles (+774)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 86,115 miles
- Test number
- 752173705490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,341 miles (+1,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 85,341 miles
- Test number
- 532848314460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,168 miles (+951)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 84,168 miles
- Test number
- 144881743112
- AdvisoryOffside front lower anti roll bar bush is slightly deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight dent in nearside front inner wheel bearing
- AdvisoryStone chips in screen
- AdvisorySurface corrosion both rear outer sills. they are soft but not yet weakened or holed
Pass83,217 miles (+1,262)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 83,217 miles
- Test number
- 305168594445
- NoteFuel Cap Seal is slightly perished
- NoteStone chips in Screen
Pass81,955 miles (+1,527)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 81,955 miles
- Test number
- 889675883275
- NoteChips in screen
- NoteFuel cap seal is perished
- NoteSlight play in lower steering U.J
Pass80,428 miles (+1,258)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 80,428 miles
- Test number
- 949974492290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 79,170 miles
- Test number
- 307191281280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,170 miles (+971)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,170 miles
- Test number
- 246694071243
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass78,199 miles (+962)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 78,199 miles
- Test number
- 554889580293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,237 miles (+1,588)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 77,237 miles
- Test number
- 552047999220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,649 miles (+3,059)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 75,649 miles
- Test number
- 870451298259
- NoteNearside rear tyre wear to inner edge
Pass72,590 miles (+5,057)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 72,590 miles
- Test number
- 742122187255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,533 miles (-15,108)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 67,533 miles
- Test number
- 231790006352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,641 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 82,641 miles
- Test number
- 622725436207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,603 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,603 miles
- Test number
- 151463036243
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L3 TKM
- Does L3 TKM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TKM is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 TKM?
- The MOT on L3 TKM is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 TKM done?
- L3 TKM was recorded at 106,383 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 1,191 miles a year.
- Has L3 TKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 TKM has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L3 TKM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L3 TKM find?
- L3 TKM passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; o/s & n/s rear floor to sill slight corrosion.
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