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BMW Z3

Purple · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

L50 BMDMOT history

L50 BMD is a purple petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L50 BMD purple BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
109,549 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L50 BMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L50 BMD was last recorded at 109,549 miles on 20 May 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,168 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
3,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,549 miles
  • 2025 – 109,168 miles
  • 2023 – 108,840 miles
  • 2020 – 108,612 miles
  • 2019 – 108,123 miles
  • 2018 – 102,359 miles
  • 2017 – 92,085 miles
  • 2016 – 84,373 miles
  • 2014 – 83,444 miles
  • 2013 – 79,513 miles
  • 2012 – 74,441 miles
  • 2011 – 66,955 miles
  • 2010 – 61,782 miles
  • 2009 – 55,192 miles
  • 2008 – 49,913 miles
  • 2007 – 45,346 miles
  • 2006 – 39,520 miles
  • 2005 – 32,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,549 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner and outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner and outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pas pump (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust centre silencer corroded outer casings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides hazy

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,549 miles (+381)1 dangerous8 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,549 miles
    Test number
    666552192626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner and outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner and outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pas pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass109,168 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    882570742746
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded outer casings
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished, and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    124387296864
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded outer casings
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished, and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass108,840 miles (+228)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    484592291585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (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))

  5. Pass108,612 miles (+489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,612 miles
    Test number
    455644485188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass108,123 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,123 miles
    Test number
    309400363428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,359 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    463018949697
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail102,359 miles (+10,274)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    634560048264
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass92,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    333659320165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,085 miles (+7,712)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    641262947940
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass84,373 miles (+929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,373 miles
    Test number
    246416435665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass83,444 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,444 miles
    Test number
    508472574279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,513 miles (+5,072)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    417176763235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteU/J on to rack only just on splines

  14. Pass74,441 miles (+7,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    318386572289
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass66,955 miles (+5,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    728065961215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Pass61,782 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    333580680299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,624 miles (+6,432)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,624 miles
    Test number
    444161770204
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass55,192 miles (+5,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    660871669201
    • NoteFront tyres tread lifting not showing cord

  19. Pass49,913 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,913 miles
    Test number
    931782668297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack ball socket has slight play in off side

  20. Fail49,913 miles (+4,567)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,913 miles
    Test number
    513192968213
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack ball socket has slight play in off side

  21. Pass45,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,346 miles
    Test number
    554993267268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail45,346 miles (+5,826)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,346 miles
    Test number
    881653767241
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass39,520 miles (+6,979)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    444621476202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,541 miles
    Test number
    152822975298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L50 BMD

Does L50 BMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L50 BMD expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L50 BMD?
The MOT on L50 BMD expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L50 BMD done?
L50 BMD was recorded at 109,549 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,731 miles a year.
Has L50 BMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L50 BMD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L50 BMD 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 L50 BMD find?
L50 BMD failed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 20 more.

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