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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

N100 CLFMOT history

N100 CLF is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Jul 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

N100 CLF black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
105,844 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N100 CLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 Jul 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

N100 CLF was last recorded at 105,844 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 1,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,044 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,800 miles
Average per year
2,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,844 miles
  • 2024 – 104,044 miles
  • 2023 – 103,967 miles
  • 2022 – 96,688 miles
  • 2020 – 95,916 miles
  • 2019 – 94,601 miles
  • 2018 – 90,007 miles
  • 2017 – 87,914 miles
  • 2016 – 85,827 miles
  • 2015 – 84,177 miles
  • 2014 – 80,784 miles
  • 2013 – 79,924 miles
  • 2012 – 78,523 miles
  • 2011 – 74,223 miles
  • 2010 – 69,745 miles
  • 2009 – 66,549 miles
  • 2008 – 61,052 miles
  • 2006 – 55,024 miles
  • 2005 – 50,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,844 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside door card insecure
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
  • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met requirments

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Advised rear diff very rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Advised both front tyre sidewalls cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,844 miles (+1,800)1 dangerous5 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,844 miles
    Test number
    616350000412
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door card insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met requirments

  2. Pass104,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,044 miles
    Test number
    534838500259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail104,044 miles (+77)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,044 miles
    Test number
    212071307825
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail103,967 miles (+7,279)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    222857459608
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass96,688 miles (+772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,688 miles
    Test number
    690383810372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,916 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,916 miles
    Test number
    296315001247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,601 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    170439515124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,007 miles (+2,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,007 miles
    Test number
    998096043369
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass87,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,914 miles
    Test number
    353253340671
    • AdvisoryAdvised rear diff very rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvised rusty underside

  10. Fail87,914 miles (+2,087)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,914 miles
    Test number
    840126159060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryAdvised osr tyre low presure
    • AdvisoryAdvised rear diff very rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvised rusty underside

  11. Pass85,827 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    316749617983
    • AdvisoryAdvised both front tyre sidewalls cracking
    • AdvisoryAdvised rear diff very rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvised tank straps very rusty

  12. Fail85,825 miles (+1,648)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    784452458557
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvised both front tyre sidewalls cracking
    • AdvisoryAdvised rear diff very rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvised tank straps very rusty

  13. Pass84,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,177 miles
    Test number
    146359630555
    • AdvisoryAdvised fronty suspension arms rear bush slight seperation

  14. Fail84,177 miles (+3,393)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,177 miles
    Test number
    114218903928
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAdvised fronty suspension arms rear bush slight seperation

  15. Pass80,784 miles (+860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    315770354300
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass79,924 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    236982053093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake discs

  17. Fail79,910 miles (+1,387)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,910 miles
    Test number
    205026843086
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake discs

  18. Pass78,523 miles (+4,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,523 miles
    Test number
    957591242035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass74,223 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,223 miles
    Test number
    118372341006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail74,220 miles (+4,475)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    377901241097
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f side light dim
    • NoteWet test

  21. Pass69,745 miles (+3,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    734181540098
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass66,549 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    453242029070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,052 miles (+6,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    271122728033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  24. Pass55,024 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    400405446476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    872579235361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N100 CLF

Does N100 CLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N100 CLF expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N100 CLF?
The MOT on N100 CLF expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N100 CLF done?
N100 CLF was recorded at 105,844 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 2,874 miles a year.
Has N100 CLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N100 CLF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on N100 CLF 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 N100 CLF find?
N100 CLF failed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 21 more.

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