BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc
LLH 1MOT history
LLH 1 is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 66,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 66,903 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LLH 1
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 2 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LLH 1 was last recorded at 66,903 miles on 1 May 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Apr 2017: 34,993 miles, lower than 54,992 miles on 21 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,567 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 336 miles
- Average per year
- 1,996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,903 miles
- 2025 – 66,567 miles
- 2024 – 65,964 miles
- 2023 – 65,548 miles
- 2022 – 65,112 miles
- 2021 – 64,391 miles
- 2020 – 64,296 miles
- 2019 – 62,669 miles
- 2018 – 59,209 miles
- 2017 – 34,993 miles
- 2016 – 52,463 miles
- 2015 – 50,974 miles
- 2014 – 48,822 miles
- 2013 – 45,698 miles
- 2012 – 42,922 miles
- 2011 – 41,779 miles
- 2010 – 40,256 miles
- 2009 – 37,830 miles
- 2008 – 34,724 miles
- 2007 – 30,465 miles
- 2006 – 27,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,903 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
32 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,903 miles (+336)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 66,903 miles
- Test number
- 729369970246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,567 miles (+603)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 66,567 miles
- Test number
- 961755331789
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,964 miles (+416)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 65,964 miles
- Test number
- 454062866726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Pass65,548 miles (+436)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 65,548 miles
- Test number
- 142226342705
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,112 miles (+721)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 65,112 miles
- Test number
- 521243690415
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,391 miles (+95)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 64,391 miles
- Test number
- 914052460926
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,296 miles (+1,627)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 64,296 miles
- Test number
- 123027328244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,669 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,669 miles
- Test number
- 552200600361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail62,668 miles (+3,459)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,668 miles
- Test number
- 351130412068
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,209 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 59,209 miles
- Test number
- 361462989095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,200 miles (+24,207)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,200 miles
- Test number
- 895180921168
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass34,993 miles (-19,999)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 34,993 miles
- Test number
- 819134519711
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail54,992 miles (+2,529)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,992 miles
- Test number
- 679057550752
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass52,463 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 52,463 miles
- Test number
- 703788899766
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Fail52,453 miles (+1,479)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,453 miles
- Test number
- 386107077382
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,974 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 50,974 miles
- Test number
- 478697305193
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail50,974 miles (+2,152)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,974 miles
- Test number
- 486535205190
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass48,822 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 48,822 miles
- Test number
- 237944014446
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail48,819 miles (+3,121)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,819 miles
- Test number
- 858717104106
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass45,698 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 45,698 miles
- Test number
- 969310903123
- NoteOil leak
Fail45,695 miles (+2,773)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,695 miles
- Test number
- 399100703190
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass42,922 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 42,922 miles
- Test number
- 305713342161
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail42,922 miles (+1,143)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,922 miles
- Test number
- 977382542117
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 41,779 miles
- Test number
- 858679631100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,779 miles (+1,523)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,779 miles
- Test number
- 615678631168
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,256 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,256 miles
- Test number
- 272670740409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,830 miles (+3,106)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 37,830 miles
- Test number
- 561318129121
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass34,724 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 34,724 miles
- Test number
- 124140248110
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHigh level brake light not all bulbs working
Fail34,724 miles (+4,259)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,724 miles
- Test number
- 763050448155
- Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHigh level brake light not all bulbs working
Pass30,465 miles (+3,453)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 30,465 miles
- Test number
- 471718137100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 27,012 miles
- Test number
- 631998826150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,012 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,012 miles
- Test number
- 813748826180
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear floor damaged
Questions about LLH 1
- What vehicle is registration LLH 1 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show LLH 1 on a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Sept 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does LLH 1 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LLH 1 is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LLH 1?
- The MOT on LLH 1 is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LLH 1 done?
- LLH 1 was recorded at 66,903 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,996 miles a year.
- Has LLH 1 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LLH 1 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on LLH 1 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LLH 1 find?
- LLH 1 passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.
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