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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L55 ASCMOT history

L55 ASC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

L55 ASC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
146,665 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ASC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ASC was last recorded at 146,665 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,057 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
608 miles
Average per year
4,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,665 miles
  • 2021 – 146,057 miles
  • 2019 – 145,604 miles
  • 2018 – 144,932 miles
  • 2017 – 144,222 miles
  • 2015 – 140,811 miles
  • 2014 – 130,449 miles
  • 2013 – 122,014 miles
  • 2012 – 118,286 miles
  • 2011 – 110,624 miles
  • 2010 – 103,374 miles
  • 2009 – 95,398 miles
  • 2008 – 87,695 miles
  • 2007 – 82,841 miles
  • 2006 – 82,495 miles
  • 2005 – 79,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,665 miles (+608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,665 miles
    Test number
    369781347679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass146,057 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,057 miles
    Test number
    340157934604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,604 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,604 miles
    Test number
    460722765779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,603 miles (+261)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,603 miles
    Test number
    423107354432
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass145,342 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,342 miles
    Test number
    614097009792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,340 miles (+408)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,340 miles
    Test number
    323505793032
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass144,932 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,932 miles
    Test number
    142843977023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,929 miles (+707)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,929 miles
    Test number
    913337807155
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass144,222 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,222 miles
    Test number
    963931865301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,219 miles (+3,408)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,219 miles
    Test number
    998003531806
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass140,811 miles (+10,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,811 miles
    Test number
    416311323103
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass130,449 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    130,449 miles
    Test number
    119394774270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,014 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,014 miles
    Test number
    388581463455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,011 miles (+3,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,011 miles
    Test number
    236560363295
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass118,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,286 miles
    Test number
    268680692023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,286 miles (+7,662)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,286 miles
    Test number
    929519182053
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass110,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    987244681098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,624 miles (+7,250)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    627031981029
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass103,374 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,374 miles
    Test number
    134497290401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,302 miles (+7,904)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,302 miles
    Test number
    172113390409
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass95,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,398 miles
    Test number
    931345009149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,397 miles (+7,702)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    410945609141
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass87,695 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    814556308121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,681 miles (+4,840)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    322115108122
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteDrive belts splitting

  25. Pass82,841 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    641464997002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,839 miles (+344)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,839 miles
    Test number
    770643897010
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass82,495 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    731056356251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass79,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    79,984 miles
    Test number
    430923465288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 ASC

Does L55 ASC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 ASC expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 ASC?
The MOT on L55 ASC expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 ASC done?
L55 ASC was recorded at 146,665 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 4,035 miles a year.
Has L55 ASC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ASC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on L55 ASC 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 L55 ASC find?
L55 ASC passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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