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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB51 ZPHMOT history

LB51 ZPH is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 109,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,024 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ZPH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ZPH was last recorded at 109,024 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,092 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
932 miles
Average per year
4,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,024 miles
  • 2025 – 108,092 miles
  • 2023 – 107,519 miles
  • 2022 – 104,630 miles
  • 2021 – 100,675 miles
  • 2020 – 99,281 miles
  • 2019 – 96,942 miles
  • 2018 – 96,396 miles
  • 2017 – 88,593 miles
  • 2016 – 75,502 miles
  • 2015 – 64,579 miles
  • 2014 – 55,980 miles
  • 2013 – 47,478 miles
  • 2012 – 37,703 miles
  • 2011 – 30,155 miles
  • 2010 – 26,391 miles
  • 2009 – 23,035 miles
  • 2008 – 19,919 miles
  • 2007 – 16,453 miles
  • 2006 – 12,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    405351530451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,024 miles (+932)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    297255134996
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,092 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,092 miles
    Test number
    581834068779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,519 miles (+2,889)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,519 miles
    Test number
    216951492333
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass104,630 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,630 miles
    Test number
    295978191311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,628 miles (+3,953)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,628 miles
    Test number
    958743739085
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass100,675 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    550554929080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    674784982450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,281 miles (+2,339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    754120312056
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass96,942 miles (+546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    484601634493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,396 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,396 miles
    Test number
    264067624586
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes jedders
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rim Dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail96,396 miles (+7,803)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,396 miles
    Test number
    391304083940
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes jedders
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rim Dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass88,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,593 miles
    Test number
    239475465577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,593 miles (+13,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,593 miles
    Test number
    300689414157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass75,502 miles (+10,923)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,502 miles
    Test number
    183424370147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    409457015144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,579 miles (+8,599)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    996774615178
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,980 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    119978014163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

  19. Fail55,980 miles (+8,502)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    688255514136
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

  20. Pass47,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,478 miles
    Test number
    466813103143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,478 miles (+9,775)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,478 miles
    Test number
    538023103137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,703 miles (+7,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,703 miles
    Test number
    378212312102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,155 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,155 miles
    Test number
    296228101113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass30,155 miles (+3,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,155 miles
    Test number
    876288201143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass26,391 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,391 miles
    Test number
    780723310131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,035 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,035 miles
    Test number
    571674519166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,919 miles
    Test number
    481346718112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,912 miles (+3,459)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    613066618128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass16,453 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,453 miles
    Test number
    934903117148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,082 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,082 miles
    Test number
    653357716111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass10,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,964 miles
    Test number
    764315706047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ZPH

Does LB51 ZPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 ZPH is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ZPH?
The MOT on LB51 ZPH is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 ZPH done?
LB51 ZPH was recorded at 109,024 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,731 miles a year.
Has LB51 ZPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ZPH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 ZPH 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 LB51 ZPH find?
LB51 ZPH passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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