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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P302 ABBMOT history

P302 ABB is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 36,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

P302 ABB red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
36,482 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P302 ABB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P302 ABB was last recorded at 36,482 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,149 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
333 miles
Average per year
1,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,482 miles
  • 2025 – 36,149 miles
  • 2024 – 35,853 miles
  • 2023 – 35,761 miles
  • 2022 – 35,232 miles
  • 2021 – 34,970 miles
  • 2019 – 34,717 miles
  • 2017 – 34,247 miles
  • 2016 – 33,705 miles
  • 2014 – 33,442 miles
  • 2013 – 33,047 miles
  • 2012 – 32,679 miles
  • 2011 – 29,692 miles
  • 2010 – 26,483 miles
  • 2009 – 22,226 miles
  • 2008 – 20,270 miles
  • 2006 – 9,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,482 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,482 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    531666357480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,149 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    36,149 miles
    Test number
    222995593271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,853 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    657632100891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    473585824145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,761 miles (+529)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    717785762974
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass35,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,232 miles
    Test number
    121993753697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and associated linkages - surface corrosion due to lack of use (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion - all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail35,231 miles (+261)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,231 miles
    Test number
    420939582686
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and associated linkages - surface corrosion due to lack of use (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion - all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass34,970 miles (+253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,970 miles
    Test number
    365534003931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides - Surface corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower arms and associated linkages - surface corrosion through lack of use (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides - inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass34,717 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,717 miles
    Test number
    246596288550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,247 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,247 miles
    Test number
    224026665652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,705 miles
    Test number
    150602540968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,705 miles (+263)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,705 miles
    Test number
    618034798651
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,442 miles (+24)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    985234474277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded

  14. Fail33,418 miles (+371)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,418 miles
    Test number
    375703074211
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass33,047 miles (+368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,047 miles
    Test number
    439690693191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass32,679 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,679 miles
    Test number
    499767272115
    • NoteBattery is insecure
    • NoteBoth front tyres have signs of inner/outer shoulder wear
    • NoteRear brake discs are heavily corroded

  17. Fail32,679 miles (+2,987)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,679 miles
    Test number
    416705972120
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBattery is insecure
    • NoteBoth front tyres have signs of inner/outer shoulder wear
    • NoteRear brake discs are heavily corroded

  18. Pass29,692 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    767450261165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,483 miles (+4,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,483 miles
    Test number
    244128450101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass22,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,226 miles
    Test number
    672011659128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail22,202 miles (+1,932)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,202 miles
    Test number
    720001159120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail20,270 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,270 miles
    Test number
    431349328144
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass20,270 miles (+10,617)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,270 miles
    Test number
    654169828131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,653 miles
    Test number
    353000466234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P302 ABB

Does P302 ABB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P302 ABB is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P302 ABB?
The MOT on P302 ABB is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P302 ABB done?
P302 ABB was recorded at 36,482 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,360 miles a year.
Has P302 ABB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P302 ABB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on P302 ABB 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 P302 ABB find?
P302 ABB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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