BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc
L8 LOFMOT history
L8 LOF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 127,258 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 May 2026
- Mileage
- 127,258 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 LOF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 LOF was last recorded at 127,258 miles on 6 May 2025, 1,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Nov 2006: 64,335 miles, lower than 64,355 miles on 1 Nov 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,358 miles · 29 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,900 miles
- Average per year
- 3,398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,258 miles
- 2024 – 125,358 miles
- 2023 – 119,587 miles
- 2022 – 116,401 miles
- 2021 – 114,378 miles
- 2019 – 114,375 miles
- 2018 – 113,760 miles
- 2017 – 111,495 miles
- 2016 – 107,763 miles
- 2015 – 106,022 miles
- 2013 – 100,660 miles
- 2012 – 97,656 miles
- 2011 – 93,063 miles
- 2010 – 85,739 miles
- 2009 – 80,447 miles
- 2008 – 76,745 miles
- 2006 – 64,335 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,258 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower outer sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower outer sill cover coroded
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.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Lower metal sill cover corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,258 miles (+1,900)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 127,258 miles
- Test number
- 468446219686
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower outer sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower outer sill cover coroded
Pass125,358 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 125,358 miles
- Test number
- 574216310399
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower metal sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower metal sill cover corroded
Fail125,355 miles (+385)1 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,355 miles
- Test number
- 939348454977
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner, outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower metal sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower metal sill cover corroded
Fail124,970 miles (+5,383)1 dangerous4 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,970 miles
- Test number
- 937175247698
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor area around jacking point area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat has slight bit of movement in it.
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill jacking point area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and tyre perished. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill jacking point area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and heavily undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and tyre perished. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill jacking point area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and heavily undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and heavily undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Pass119,587 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 119,587 miles
- Test number
- 246034987171
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe Corroded / Covered In Underseal
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Cover Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Cover Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal/ Wax
Fail119,587 miles (+36)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,587 miles
- Test number
- 304996619863
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe Corroded / Covered In Underseal
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Cover Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Cover Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal/ Wax
Fail119,551 miles (+3,150)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,551 miles
- Test number
- 846540651427
- MajorCentral Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine Under Side Covered In Oil / Dripping On Test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction No Engine Light Light In Dash As Required From 1996 (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Under Seal Covering Brake Pipes / O/S & N/S Lower Arms
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass116,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 116,401 miles
- Test number
- 813604493738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,401 miles (+2,023)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,401 miles
- Test number
- 804049835937
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 114,378 miles
- Test number
- 511159530804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,378 miles (+3)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,378 miles
- Test number
- 254334593446
- Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass114,375 miles (+615)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 114,375 miles
- Test number
- 103102442306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,760 miles (+2,265)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 113,760 miles
- Test number
- 726456618890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 111,495 miles
- Test number
- 396960148556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,495 miles (+3,732)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,495 miles
- Test number
- 278074517052
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass107,763 miles (+1,741)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 107,763 miles
- Test number
- 894433484719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,022 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 106,022 miles
- Test number
- 662763153030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly corroded on braking surfaces
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded on braking surfaces
- AdvisoryExhaust back box centre box and front pipe clamp corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting missing but system still supported
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail106,020 miles (+5,360)7 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,020 miles
- Test number
- 275321592831
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on inner edge 205/55/16w (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at clips metal (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose metal (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge 205/55/16w (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly corroded on braking surfaces
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded on braking surfaces
- AdvisoryExhaust back box centre box and front pipe clamp corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting missing but system still supported
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass100,660 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 100,660 miles
- Test number
- 685609203339
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail100,653 miles (+2,997)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,653 miles
- Test number
- 537799003339
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass97,656 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 97,656 miles
- Test number
- 445913212427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,655 miles (+4,592)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,655 miles
- Test number
- 597161712339
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass93,063 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 93,063 miles
- Test number
- 439730001351
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail93,063 miles (+7,324)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,063 miles
- Test number
- 278768591263
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,739 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 85,739 miles
- Test number
- 343172400347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,723 miles (+5,276)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,723 miles
- Test number
- 110890500338
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 80,447 miles
- Test number
- 984490129176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,447 miles (+3,702)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,447 miles
- Test number
- 922978419155
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass76,745 miles (+12,410)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 76,745 miles
- Test number
- 542461728148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,335 miles (-20)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 64,335 miles
- Test number
- 152107006347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,355 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,355 miles
- Test number
- 834495806360
- DangerousNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- DangerousOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L8 LOF
- Does L8 LOF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 LOF expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 LOF?
- The MOT on L8 LOF expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 LOF done?
- L8 LOF was recorded at 127,258 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 3,398 miles a year.
- Has L8 LOF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 LOF has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 LOF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 LOF find?
- L8 LOF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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