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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

LPA 179MOT history

LPA 179 is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LPA 179 silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,445 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LPA 179
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LPA 179 was last recorded at 84,445 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,853 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,592 miles
Average per year
1,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,445 miles
  • 2025 – 82,853 miles
  • 2024 – 81,072 miles
  • 2023 – 80,947 miles
  • 2022 – 79,195 miles
  • 2021 – 77,468 miles
  • 2020 – 76,844 miles
  • 2019 – 75,713 miles
  • 2018 – 71,902 miles
  • 2017 – 68,342 miles
  • 2016 – 67,843 miles
  • 2015 – 66,461 miles
  • 2014 – 64,885 miles
  • 2013 – 62,783 miles
  • 2012 – 62,049 miles
  • 2011 – 61,244 miles
  • 2010 – 60,263 miles
  • 2009 – 58,352 miles
  • 2008 – 57,357 miles
  • 2007 – 53,942 miles
  • 2005 – 50,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,445 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Valve stem slightly damaged recommend all 4 tyre valves replaced ASAP!!!!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,445 miles (+1,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,445 miles
    Test number
    267416489849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,853 miles (+412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    899926864889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged recommend all 4 tyre valves replaced ASAP!!!!! (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Fail82,441 miles (+1,369)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,441 miles
    Test number
    194360322767
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged recommend all 4 tyre valves replaced ASAP!!!!! (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass81,072 miles (+125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,072 miles
    Test number
    855826474234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link arm worn!!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded!!! (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre valves cracked!!!! recommend replaced A.S.A.P!! (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass80,947 miles (+1,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    549952818887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,195 miles (+1,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    787138632991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,468 miles (+624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,468 miles
    Test number
    645178201295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,844 miles (+1,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,844 miles
    Test number
    398978600198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,713 miles (+3,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,713 miles
    Test number
    682586494019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,902 miles (+3,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,902 miles
    Test number
    737589705739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just passed recommend further investigation!

  11. Pass68,342 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    207550327698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,843 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    603249405418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,461 miles (+1,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    955966305242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,885 miles (+2,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,885 miles
    Test number
    876163314287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass62,783 miles (+734)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    926582613224
    • NoteN/s/f disc pitted slightly
    • NoteSlight cracking on n/s/r outer wall

  16. Pass62,049 miles (+805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,049 miles
    Test number
    126379212290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,244 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,244 miles
    Test number
    867135981123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,263 miles (+1,911)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,263 miles
    Test number
    952791980127
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight cracking to both rear tyres

  19. Pass58,352 miles (+995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,352 miles
    Test number
    283603189158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass57,357 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    992217838083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,942 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,942 miles
    Test number
    102450447452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    50,638 miles
    Test number
    321294855371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LPA 179

What vehicle is registration LPA 179 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LPA 179 on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Jul 1999. 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 LPA 179 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LPA 179 is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LPA 179?
The MOT on LPA 179 is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LPA 179 done?
LPA 179 was recorded at 84,445 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,635 miles a year.
Has LPA 179 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LPA 179 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LPA 179 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 LPA 179 find?
LPA 179 passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play.

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