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BMW Z3

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

L6 VRTMOT history

L6 VRT is a white petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 116,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

L6 VRT white BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
116,745 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 VRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 VRT was last recorded at 116,745 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2013: 113,645 miles, lower than 122,089 miles on 27 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,731 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,745 miles
  • 2024 – 116,527 miles
  • 2013 – 113,649 miles
  • 2011 – 122,089 miles
  • 2009 – 98,494 miles
  • 2007 – 90,977 miles
  • 2006 – 73,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,745 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,745 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,745 miles
    Test number
    439707977764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail116,731 miles (+204)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,731 miles
    Test number
    166670736277
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass116,527 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,527 miles
    Test number
    579860984279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,649 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    826894563069
    • NoteN/S/R brake slightly binding.
    • NoteOil leak
  5. Fail113,645 miles (-8,444)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,645 miles
    Test number
    236601953090
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/S/R brake slightly binding.
    • NoteOil leak
  6. Pass122,089 miles (+23,595)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,089 miles
    Test number
    207590301335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken
  7. Pass98,494 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,494 miles
    Test number
    264865839083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,977 miles (+17,790)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    90,977 miles
    Test number
    161033957317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    280208236478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,187 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    252898836113
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about L6 VRT

Does L6 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 VRT expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 VRT?
The MOT on L6 VRT expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 VRT done?
L6 VRT was recorded at 116,745 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 2,287 miles a year.
Has L6 VRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 VRT has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 VRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 VRT find?
L6 VRT passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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