BMW Z3
Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc
L99 FRGMOT history
L99 FRG is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,244 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 May 2025
- Mileage
- 99,244 mi
- At MOT on 17 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 FRG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 10 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 FRG was last recorded at 99,244 miles on 17 May 2024, 1,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 98,177 miles · 17 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,067 miles
- Average per year
- 2,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 99,244 miles
- 2023 – 98,177 miles
- 2020 – 97,354 miles
- 2019 – 97,309 miles
- 2018 – 96,206 miles
- 2016 – 95,082 miles
- 2015 – 94,512 miles
- 2014 – 92,095 miles
- 2013 – 90,570 miles
- 2012 – 90,014 miles
- 2011 – 87,004 miles
- 2010 – 78,834 miles
- 2009 – 69,242 miles
- 2008 – 58,121 miles
- 2007 – 48,569 miles
- 2006 – 46,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,244 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,244 miles (+1,067)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 99,244 miles
- Test number
- 407576884351
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,177 miles (+823)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 98,177 miles
- Test number
- 173675031854
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass97,354 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 97,354 miles
- Test number
- 532633101510
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail97,353 miles (+44)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,353 miles
- Test number
- 393289284774
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass97,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,309 miles
- Test number
- 764261490045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,309 miles (+1,103)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,309 miles
- Test number
- 361187330073
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass96,206 miles (+1,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 96,206 miles
- Test number
- 332944501412
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)
Pass95,082 miles (+570)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 95,082 miles
- Test number
- 629000190966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,512 miles (+2,417)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 94,512 miles
- Test number
- 605619132346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,095 miles (+1,525)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 92,095 miles
- Test number
- 217240334224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,570 miles (+556)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 90,570 miles
- Test number
- 925889513208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,014 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 90,014 miles
- Test number
- 686980402274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail90,014 miles (+3,010)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,014 miles
- Test number
- 758260002242
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,004 miles (+23)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 87,004 miles
- Test number
- 116225461192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSight corrosion on inner front brake discs
- NoteSurface rust on rear coil springs
Fail86,981 miles (+8,147)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,981 miles
- Test number
- 445984461139
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSight corrosion on inner front brake discs
- NoteSurface rust on rear coil springs
Pass78,834 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 78,834 miles
- Test number
- 280651390185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,828 miles (+9,586)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,828 miles
- Test number
- 600460590110
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs showing wear ??????????
Pass69,242 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 69,242 miles
- Test number
- 584785279102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,241 miles (+11,120)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,241 miles
- Test number
- 273624979498
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass58,121 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 58,121 miles
- Test number
- 253092498101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail58,119 miles (+9,550)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,119 miles
- Test number
- 293432598100
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 48,569 miles
- Test number
- 914153077126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,599 miles (+2,127)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,599 miles
- Test number
- 113743377161
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 46,472 miles
- Test number
- 371545086157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 FRG
- Does L99 FRG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L99 FRG expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L99 FRG?
- The MOT on L99 FRG expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L99 FRG done?
- L99 FRG was recorded at 99,244 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
- Has L99 FRG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 FRG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on L99 FRG 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 L99 FRG find?
- L99 FRG passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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