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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

L90 NRDMOT history

L90 NRD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

L90 NRD blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,271 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 NRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 NRD was last recorded at 82,271 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2007: 38,338 miles, lower than 51,576 miles on 25 Jul 2006.

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
81,812 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
459 miles
Average per year
1,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,271 miles
  • 2025 – 81,812 miles
  • 2024 – 81,165 miles
  • 2023 – 80,912 miles
  • 2022 – 80,199 miles
  • 2021 – 79,471 miles
  • 2020 – 77,741 miles
  • 2019 – 76,983 miles
  • 2018 – 75,752 miles
  • 2017 – 72,588 miles
  • 2016 – 70,808 miles
  • 2015 – 68,213 miles
  • 2014 – 63,740 miles
  • 2013 – 61,945 miles
  • 2012 – 59,429 miles
  • 2011 – 55,895 miles
  • 2010 – 52,152 miles
  • 2009 – 47,868 miles
  • 2008 – 42,345 miles
  • 2007 – 38,338 miles
  • 2006 – 51,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,271 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,271 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,271 miles
    Test number
    844600832911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,812 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,812 miles
    Test number
    399037858747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,165 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    592843856776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,912 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    138212353475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,199 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    269587160381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,471 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    329375458202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    334205107784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Fail77,741 miles (+758)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    774714352387
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass76,983 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,983 miles
    Test number
    854989112942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,752 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    553259271577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,588 miles (+1,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,588 miles
    Test number
    113869403166
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass70,808 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,808 miles
    Test number
    269184909361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,213 miles (+4,473)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    879491575168
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass63,740 miles (+1,795)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,740 miles
    Test number
    566134774197
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass61,945 miles (+2,516)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,945 miles
    Test number
    207532363193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSills have plastic covers
  16. Pass59,429 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,429 miles
    Test number
    496028052167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,895 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    895767651149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,891 miles (+3,739)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    509374551195
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass52,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    282170660480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail52,151 miles (+4,283)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,151 miles
    Test number
    290190260120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir Bag Light On.
  21. Pass47,868 miles (+5,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,868 miles
    Test number
    704915449223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass42,345 miles (+4,007)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    392263008252
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp staying on indicating a fault
  23. Pass38,338 miles (-13,238)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    433754107293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,576 miles
    Test number
    321396206471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 NRD

Does L90 NRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 NRD is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 NRD?
The MOT on L90 NRD is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 NRD done?
L90 NRD was recorded at 82,271 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,531 miles a year.
Has L90 NRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 NRD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 NRD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 NRD find?
L90 NRD passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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