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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

NFW 938MOT history

NFW 938 is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Aug 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

NFW 938 blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,233 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NFW 938
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NFW 938 was last recorded at 103,233 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2008: 82,305 miles, lower than 82,681 miles on 23 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,379 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
854 miles
Average per year
1,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,233 miles
  • 2025 – 102,379 miles
  • 2024 – 101,339 miles
  • 2023 – 99,466 miles
  • 2021 – 99,072 miles
  • 2017 – 98,647 miles
  • 2016 – 97,218 miles
  • 2014 – 95,254 miles
  • 2013 – 93,875 miles
  • 2012 – 90,469 miles
  • 2011 – 87,993 miles
  • 2010 – 85,945 miles
  • 2009 – 84,067 miles
  • 2008 – 82,305 miles
  • 2007 – 82,681 miles
  • 2006 – 79,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,233 miles

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,233 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,233 miles
    Test number
    154050942031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,379 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,379 miles
    Test number
    972041689642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,339 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    532317632059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,466 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    185319523366
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,460 miles (+388)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    391173550787
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,072 miles
    Test number
    561996644044
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail99,072 miles (+425)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,072 miles
    Test number
    726103819812
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass98,647 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,647 miles
    Test number
    752043688106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass97,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    576577725423
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail97,218 miles (+1,964)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    807681513791
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass95,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    395475044252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,254 miles (+1,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    215032634215
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass93,875 miles (+3,406)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,875 miles
    Test number
    327981743268
    • NoteCuts in both front tyres
    • NoteO/s/f steel brake pipe corroded
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion

  14. Pass90,469 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,469 miles
    Test number
    247033792485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,993 miles (+2,048)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,993 miles
    Test number
    178058581135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  16. Pass85,945 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    211065960293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,067 miles (+1,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    411677699165
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass82,305 miles (-376)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    973064308231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,681 miles (+2,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,681 miles
    Test number
    264204507284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass79,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    830070886170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about NFW 938

What vehicle is registration NFW 938 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NFW 938 on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Aug 2000. 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 NFW 938 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NFW 938 is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on NFW 938?
The MOT on NFW 938 is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NFW 938 done?
NFW 938 was recorded at 103,233 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 1,179 miles a year.
Has NFW 938 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NFW 938 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on NFW 938 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NFW 938 find?
NFW 938 passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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