BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc
N5 NCLMOT history
N5 NCL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 46,038 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 46,038 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 NCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 NCL was last recorded at 46,038 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 1,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 45,020 miles · 16 Sept 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 1,018 miles
- Average per year
- 1,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 46,038 miles
- 2019 – 45,020 miles
- 2018 – 43,148 miles
- 2017 – 40,404 miles
- 2016 – 39,450 miles
- 2015 – 37,575 miles
- 2014 – 35,693 miles
- 2013 – 33,078 miles
- 2012 – 29,691 miles
- 2011 – 27,394 miles
- 2010 – 23,890 miles
- 2009 – 21,330 miles
- 2008 – 18,900 miles
- 2007 – 17,935 miles
- 2006 – 15,427 miles
- 2005 – 11,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,038 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,038 miles (+1,018)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 46,038 miles
- Test number
- 828435597076
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,020 miles (+1,872)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 45,020 miles
- Test number
- 245834116437
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass43,148 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 43,148 miles
- Test number
- 359493257605
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass40,404 miles (+954)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 40,404 miles
- Test number
- 803501724011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,450 miles (+1,875)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 39,450 miles
- Test number
- 496425045616
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,575 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 37,575 miles
- Test number
- 611090868180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,693 miles (+2,615)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 35,693 miles
- Test number
- 339630564463
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass33,078 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 33,078 miles
- Test number
- 469203753287
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail33,078 miles (+3,387)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,078 miles
- Test number
- 727722253247
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass29,691 miles (+2,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 29,691 miles
- Test number
- 768711752295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,394 miles (+413)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 27,394 miles
- Test number
- 119572661231
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail26,981 miles (+3,091)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,981 miles
- Test number
- 156630951273
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass23,890 miles (+2,560)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 23,890 miles
- Test number
- 380811970245
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,330 miles (+2,430)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 21,330 miles
- Test number
- 641264679294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,900 miles (+965)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 18,900 miles
- Test number
- 363913668229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,935 miles (+2,508)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 17,935 miles
- Test number
- 312105077268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,427 miles (+3,432)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 15,427 miles
- Test number
- 304628176254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 11,995 miles
- Test number
- 251181075260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N5 NCL
- Does N5 NCL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N5 NCL expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N5 NCL?
- The MOT on N5 NCL expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N5 NCL done?
- N5 NCL was recorded at 46,038 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 1,714 miles a year.
- Has N5 NCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 NCL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2013.
- Has the mileage on N5 NCL 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 N5 NCL find?
- N5 NCL passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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