
BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
L40 LHCMOT history
L40 LHC is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 68,614 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 LHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 LHC was last recorded at 68,614 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,431 miles · 9 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 183 miles
- Average per year
- 1,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,614 miles
- 2025 – 68,431 miles
- 2024 – 67,769 miles
- 2022 – 67,498 miles
- 2020 – 66,885 miles
- 2019 – 66,491 miles
- 2018 – 66,143 miles
- 2017 – 64,830 miles
- 2016 – 63,441 miles
- 2015 – 59,202 miles
- 2013 – 55,493 miles
- 2012 – 52,945 miles
- 2011 – 50,875 miles
- 2010 – 47,557 miles
- 2009 – 42,782 miles
- 2007 – 35,377 miles
- 2006 – 32,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,614 miles (+183)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 68,614 miles
- Test number
- 879909961185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass68,431 miles (+662)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 68,431 miles
- Test number
- 610430464514
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass67,769 miles (+19)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 67,769 miles
- Test number
- 699016110991
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on the underside of vehicle
Fail67,750 miles (+252)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,750 miles
- Test number
- 914486355812
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on the underside of vehicle
Pass67,498 miles (+613)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 67,498 miles
- Test number
- 306407217217
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle
Pass66,885 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,885 miles
- Test number
- 491044221955
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ends of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak dripping on Air con pump from above, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOne of the high level brake bulbs not working
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail66,885 miles (+394)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,885 miles
- Test number
- 836612501914
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ends of flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ends of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak dripping on Air con pump from above, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOne of the high level brake bulbs not working
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,491 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 66,491 miles
- Test number
- 608528961704
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail66,487 miles (+344)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,487 miles
- Test number
- 285882000245
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner hose, both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass66,143 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 66,143 miles
- Test number
- 627986064185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Leading to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail66,143 miles (+1,313)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,143 miles
- Test number
- 193980441902
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On suspension arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside & Offside leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside & Offside along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Leading to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,830 miles (+1,389)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 64,830 miles
- Test number
- 899620157294
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along nearside and offside suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass63,441 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 63,441 miles
- Test number
- 251726468724
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush starting to split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySome corrosion in all brake pipes
Fail63,441 miles (+4,239)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,441 miles
- Test number
- 671177021644
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush starting to split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySome corrosion in all brake pipes
Pass59,202 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 59,202 miles
- Test number
- 816784955050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail59,202 miles (+3,709)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,202 miles
- Test number
- 948239445000
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,493 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,493 miles
- Test number
- 157470683285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,945 miles (+2,070)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 52,945 miles
- Test number
- 989005652259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight corrosion in all brake pipes
Pass50,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 50,875 miles
- Test number
- 125364731291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,875 miles (+3,318)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,875 miles
- Test number
- 337344831482
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass47,557 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 47,557 miles
- Test number
- 480192920269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,533 miles (+4,751)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,533 miles
- Test number
- 333327110421
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 42,782 miles
- Test number
- 143767249001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,782 miles (+7,405)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,782 miles
- Test number
- 863343949036
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass35,377 miles (+3,284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 35,377 miles
- Test number
- 252178627170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 32,093 miles
- Test number
- 203859726406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 LHC
- Does L40 LHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LHC is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 LHC?
- The MOT on L40 LHC is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 LHC done?
- L40 LHC was recorded at 68,614 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,799 miles a year.
- Has L40 LHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 LHC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 LHC 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 L40 LHC find?
- L40 LHC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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