BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc
L7 NSJMOT history
L7 NSJ is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,301 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 77,301 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,367 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 NSJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 NSJ was last recorded at 77,301 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 77,296 miles · 15 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 1,367 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,301 miles
- 2025 – 76,916 miles
- 2024 – 76,539 miles
- 2019 – 76,236 miles
- 2018 – 74,739 miles
- 2017 – 74,227 miles
- 2016 – 73,227 miles
- 2015 – 70,964 miles
- 2014 – 69,604 miles
- 2013 – 68,467 miles
- 2012 – 66,375 miles
- 2011 – 65,983 miles
- 2010 – 64,209 miles
- 2009 – 64,125 miles
- 2008 – 63,804 miles
- 2007 – 59,989 miles
- 2006 – 49,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,301 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
All suspension components covered in surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding towards the rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
O/s/f inner sill starting to corrode
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,301 miles (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 77,301 miles
- Test number
- 984798084201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail77,296 miles (+380)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,296 miles
- Test number
- 155851974535
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,916 miles (+377)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 76,916 miles
- Test number
- 118640553821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass76,539 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 76,539 miles
- Test number
- 732049514188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,533 miles (+297)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,533 miles
- Test number
- 984177326155
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass76,236 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,236 miles
- Test number
- 912777847318
- AdvisoryAll suspension components covered in surface corrosion
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroding towards the rear
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner sill starting to corrode
Fail76,221 miles (+1,482)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,221 miles
- Test number
- 147433637817
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components covered in surface corrosion
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroding towards the rear
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner sill starting to corrode
Pass74,739 miles (+512)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 74,739 miles
- Test number
- 120897279687
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVarious steering and suspension components corroded
Pass74,227 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 74,227 miles
- Test number
- 807470195678
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVarious steering and suspension items corroding
Pass73,227 miles (+2,263)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 73,227 miles
- Test number
- 141834040982
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs and rear diff corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass70,964 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 70,964 miles
- Test number
- 848572335193
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,604 miles (+88)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 69,604 miles
- Test number
- 278154534450
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail69,516 miles (+1,049)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,516 miles
- Test number
- 976339124161
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,467 miles (+2,092)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 68,467 miles
- Test number
- 407218123103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,375 miles (+392)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 66,375 miles
- Test number
- 688902432134
- NoteAir bag light stays on
- NoteExhaust corroding slightly
Pass65,983 miles (+635)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 65,983 miles
- Test number
- 355809691491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 65,348 miles
- Test number
- 787868841085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,348 miles (+1,139)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,348 miles
- Test number
- 899738141066
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,209 miles (+84)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 64,209 miles
- Test number
- 883807240060
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass64,125 miles (+321)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 64,125 miles
- Test number
- 290854969019
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail63,804 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,804 miles
- Test number
- 502687258007
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass63,804 miles (+3,815)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 63,804 miles
- Test number
- 942417458080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,989 miles (+10,574)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 59,989 miles
- Test number
- 684645647042
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass49,415 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 49,415 miles
- Test number
- 390484956024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about L7 NSJ
- Does L7 NSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NSJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 NSJ?
- The MOT on L7 NSJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 NSJ done?
- L7 NSJ was recorded at 77,301 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,367 miles a year.
- Has L7 NSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 NSJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 NSJ 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 L7 NSJ find?
- L7 NSJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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