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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

L40 WAMMOT history

L40 WAM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L40 WAM blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
51,138 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 WAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 WAM was last recorded at 51,138 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,791 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
347 miles
Average per year
1,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,138 miles
  • 2025 – 50,791 miles
  • 2024 – 50,496 miles
  • 2023 – 49,592 miles
  • 2022 – 47,213 miles
  • 2021 – 45,607 miles
  • 2019 – 45,139 miles
  • 2018 – 44,861 miles
  • 2017 – 44,257 miles
  • 2015 – 42,400 miles
  • 2014 – 35,371 miles
  • 2013 – 29,056 miles
  • 2012 – 26,749 miles
  • 2011 – 26,047 miles
  • 2010 – 24,814 miles
  • 2009 – 24,065 miles
  • 2008 – 21,853 miles
  • 2006 – 21,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,138 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,138 miles (+347)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    243519539854
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass50,791 miles (+295)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    454104684400
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral covers and trays covering some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,496 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,496 miles
    Test number
    392413617262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass49,592 miles (+2,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    428991707249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass47,213 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    714097295068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,607 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    451944771707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,139 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,139 miles
    Test number
    496282783467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,861 miles (+604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    281199861108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner baljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass44,257 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,257 miles
    Test number
    447034188595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass42,400 miles (+7,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    166659151334
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft doughnut is showing signs of cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass35,371 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,371 miles
    Test number
    756029504253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre 10 years old
    • NoteOffside front tyre 11 years old

  12. Fail35,371 miles (+6,315)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,371 miles
    Test number
    808469804245
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre 10 years old
    • NoteOffside front tyre 11 years old

  13. Pass29,056 miles (+2,307)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,056 miles
    Test number
    509420123237
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  14. Pass26,749 miles (+702)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,749 miles
    Test number
    555808602252
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  15. Pass26,047 miles (+1,233)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,047 miles
    Test number
    847597101277
    • NoteBoth front tyres age cracking
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass24,814 miles (+749)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,814 miles
    Test number
    271563150402
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen

  17. Fail24,065 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,065 miles
    Test number
    502843759166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteStonechips in windscreen

  18. Pass24,065 miles (+2,212)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,065 miles
    Test number
    681633959105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteStonechips in windscreen

  19. Pass21,853 miles (+323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,853 miles
    Test number
    910991958126
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass21,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,530 miles
    Test number
    662090396207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 WAM

Does L40 WAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 WAM is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 WAM?
The MOT on L40 WAM is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 WAM done?
L40 WAM was recorded at 51,138 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,518 miles a year.
Has L40 WAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 WAM has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on L40 WAM 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 WAM find?
L40 WAM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 13 advisories: central lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components; nearside front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 10 more.

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