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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

L90 AGMMOT history

L90 AGM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 37,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

L90 AGM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
37,115 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AGM was last recorded at 37,115 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,101 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,115 miles
  • 2023 – 36,346 miles
  • 2022 – 35,507 miles
  • 2020 – 35,502 miles
  • 2019 – 35,111 miles
  • 2018 – 34,953 miles
  • 2017 – 34,204 miles
  • 2016 – 33,062 miles
  • 2015 – 31,851 miles
  • 2014 – 29,979 miles
  • 2013 – 28,539 miles
  • 2012 – 27,184 miles
  • 2011 – 25,323 miles
  • 2010 – 23,984 miles
  • 2009 – 21,990 miles
  • 2007 – 21,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,115 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 dot 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 dot 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 20218 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel strap corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,115 miles (+14)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    506297712298
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 dot 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 dot 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 20218 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel strap corroding

  2. Fail37,101 miles (+755)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    277009165115
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 dot 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 dot 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 20218 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel strap corroding

  3. Pass36,346 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    36,346 miles
    Test number
    428156133870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,507 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    35,507 miles
    Test number
    799100799603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail35,505 miles (+3)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    755179696364
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass35,502 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    508934721779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail35,449 miles (+338)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,449 miles
    Test number
    802995990405
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

  8. Pass35,111 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    136746521827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,108 miles (+155)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,108 miles
    Test number
    240342713660
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass34,953 miles (+749)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,953 miles
    Test number
    766504669610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass34,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,204 miles
    Test number
    707679307288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,204 miles (+1,142)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,204 miles
    Test number
    466615708210
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joint leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (7.1.2)

  13. Pass33,062 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,062 miles
    Test number
    400262736055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail33,062 miles (+1,211)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,062 miles
    Test number
    818894567794
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass31,851 miles (+1,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    147847432224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass29,979 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,979 miles
    Test number
    275738144232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,539 miles (+32)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,539 miles
    Test number
    425957973263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  18. Fail28,507 miles (+1,323)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,507 miles
    Test number
    677299263238
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  19. Pass27,184 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    388048552212
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  20. Fail27,184 miles (+1,861)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    389727252227
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  21. Pass25,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    996102351196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,323 miles (+1,339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    865392151170
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass23,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,984 miles
    Test number
    730811650144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,981 miles (+1,991)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,981 miles
    Test number
    290771150101
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  25. Pass21,990 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,990 miles
    Test number
    254915859127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,322 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,322 miles
    Test number
    843715907215
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine pulley noise, (further investigation required).

Questions about L90 AGM

Does L90 AGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AGM is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 AGM?
The MOT on L90 AGM is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 AGM done?
L90 AGM was recorded at 37,115 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 837 miles a year.
Has L90 AGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AGM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 AGM 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 L90 AGM find?
L90 AGM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 6 more.

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