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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

L80 RALMOT history

L80 RAL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

L80 RAL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
141,375 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 RAL was last recorded at 141,375 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,376 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
999 miles
Average per year
3,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,375 miles
  • 2023 – 140,376 miles
  • 2022 – 138,841 miles
  • 2021 – 138,545 miles
  • 2019 – 137,500 miles
  • 2018 – 135,821 miles
  • 2017 – 134,938 miles
  • 2015 – 132,321 miles
  • 2014 – 124,321 miles
  • 2013 – 122,983 miles
  • 2012 – 114,513 miles
  • 2011 – 109,228 miles
  • 2010 – 107,034 miles
  • 2009 – 101,219 miles
  • 2008 – 90,716 miles
  • 2007 – 79,278 miles
  • 2006 – 71,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,375 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,375 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,375 miles
    Test number
    107305953021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,376 miles (+1,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,376 miles
    Test number
    135088125717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,841 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,841 miles
    Test number
    849150956117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,545 miles
    Test number
    332387500621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,545 miles (+1,045)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,545 miles
    Test number
    356679608121
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass137,500 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,500 miles
    Test number
    131121731606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,821 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,821 miles
    Test number
    664505221203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,938 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,938 miles
    Test number
    793242757413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,321 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,321 miles
    Test number
    212792513497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,321 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,321 miles
    Test number
    595084344219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,983 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,983 miles
    Test number
    485227103224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,513 miles
    Test number
    778496912201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,513 miles (+5,285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,513 miles
    Test number
    905045812284
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass109,228 miles (+2,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,228 miles
    Test number
    539006111262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass107,034 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    107,034 miles
    Test number
    573989220209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,219 miles (+10,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    101,219 miles
    Test number
    442654389159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  17. Pass90,716 miles (+11,438)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    301043918409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,278 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,278 miles
    Test number
    303565127439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,200 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,200 miles
    Test number
    394089916463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L80 RAL

Does L80 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L80 RAL expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L80 RAL?
The MOT on L80 RAL expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L80 RAL done?
L80 RAL was recorded at 141,375 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 3,984 miles a year.
Has L80 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 RAL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L80 RAL 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 L80 RAL find?
L80 RAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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