BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc
P102 ELJMOT history
P102 ELJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 113,391 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,468 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P102 ELJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P102 ELJ was last recorded at 113,391 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 112,686 miles · 16 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 705 miles
- Average per year
- 3,468 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 113,391 miles
- 2022 – 112,686 miles
- 2021 – 112,253 miles
- 2019 – 106,973 miles
- 2018 – 102,288 miles
- 2017 – 99,917 miles
- 2016 – 97,399 miles
- 2015 – 97,175 miles
- 2013 – 81,145 miles
- 2012 – 67,615 miles
- 2011 – 58,296 miles
- 2010 – 58,282 miles
- 2008 – 57,966 miles
- 2007 – 57,503 miles
- 2006 – 57,080 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,391 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure5 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside rear coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Nearside rear tyre worn low to legal limit
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Offside rear coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Under trays fitted obstructing some underside components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Nearside front tyre deteriorating and worn low on edges of tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,391 miles (+705)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 113,391 miles
- Test number
- 979213137246
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,686 miles (+433)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 112,686 miles
- Test number
- 152303662826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,253 miles (+5,280)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 112,253 miles
- Test number
- 518624772839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,973 miles (+4,685)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 106,973 miles
- Test number
- 885977891253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,288 miles (+2,371)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 102,288 miles
- Test number
- 257107088035
- AdvisoryBoth lower arm rearmost bushes weak
- AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty
- AdvisoryFront pads getting low
- AdvisoryNs sill damaged
- AdvisoryNsr brake binding very slightly
- AdvisoryNsr tyre getting low
- AdvisoryRear axle a frame bushes weak
- AdvisoryRear springs rusty
Pass99,917 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 99,917 miles
- Test number
- 900975360283
- AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low to legal limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components
Fail99,917 miles (+17)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,917 miles
- Test number
- 703670092325
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low to legal limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components
Fail99,900 miles (+80)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,900 miles
- Test number
- 109700761609
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust hitting underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorating and worn low on edges of tread
- AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low to legal limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components
Fail99,820 miles (+545)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,820 miles
- Test number
- 436266885835
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorating and worn low on edges of tread
- AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low to legal limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components
Fail99,275 miles (+1,876)4 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,275 miles
- Test number
- 604071155591
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked/perished
- AdvisoryExhaust system fouling rear sub-frame
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable nearside and offside (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance flickering (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms,coil springs and anti roll bar corroded
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront suspension arms and shock absorbers corroded
Pass97,399 miles (+224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 97,399 miles
- Test number
- 264664026271
- AdvisoryNearside mirror insecure
Fail97,175 miles (+16,030)6 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,175 miles
- Test number
- 841460555415
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front ABS sensor wire fouling on wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear silencer has been repaired
Pass81,145 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 81,145 miles
- Test number
- 349048843281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail81,145 miles (+22)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,145 miles
- Test number
- 889018443236
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail81,123 miles (+13,508)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,123 miles
- Test number
- 618281633271
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 67,615 miles
- Test number
- 649261222244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,615 miles (+9,319)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,615 miles
- Test number
- 579340922287
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass58,296 miles (+14)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,296 miles
- Test number
- 817391991093
- NoteO/s/r tyre badly split
- NoteOne of centre rear stop light bulbs not working
- NoteSlight blow to front exhaust
Pass58,282 miles (+316)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 58,282 miles
- Test number
- 250061110192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,966 miles (+463)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 57,966 miles
- Test number
- 481640028179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,503 miles (+423)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 57,503 miles
- Test number
- 484495217123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,080 miles (+4,058)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 57,080 miles
- Test number
- 402128846487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 53,022 miles
- Test number
- 713018986038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P102 ELJ
- Does P102 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P102 ELJ expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P102 ELJ?
- The MOT on P102 ELJ expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P102 ELJ done?
- P102 ELJ was recorded at 113,391 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 3,468 miles a year.
- Has P102 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P102 ELJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2017.
- Has the mileage on P102 ELJ 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 P102 ELJ find?
- P102 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 1 more.
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