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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P303 LBAMOT history

P303 LBA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.

P303 LBA silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2023
Mileage
98,080 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P303 LBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P303 LBA was last recorded at 98,080 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 4,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,781 miles · 29 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
4,299 miles
Average per year
2,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,080 miles
  • 2021 – 93,781 miles
  • 2020 – 93,444 miles
  • 2019 – 92,799 miles
  • 2018 – 92,426 miles
  • 2017 – 89,276 miles
  • 2016 – 85,205 miles
  • 2015 – 80,749 miles
  • 2014 – 75,513 miles
  • 2013 – 71,674 miles
  • 2012 – 70,429 miles
  • 2011 – 67,867 miles
  • 2010 – 65,093 miles
  • 2009 – 64,220 miles
  • 2008 – 63,173 miles
  • 2007 – 61,930 miles
  • 2006 – 56,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,080 miles (+4,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    190440195638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,781 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    182124367259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  3. Fail93,771 miles (+327)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,771 miles
    Test number
    167973680290
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  4. Pass93,444 miles (+645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,444 miles
    Test number
    472136942075
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,799 miles (+373)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    118425084850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal restricting inspection

  6. Pass92,426 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    984394734779
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn and deteriorated with oil..........
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail92,426 miles (+3,150)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    761164168156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn and deteriorated with oil..........
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySensor broken pre cat

  8. Pass89,276 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    451510516709
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail89,254 miles (+200)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,254 miles
    Test number
    520053838404
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail89,054 miles (+3,849)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,054 miles
    Test number
    860733373156
    • FailureEmissions not tested idle speed to high and exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryBody and suspension very dry under vehicle

  11. Pass85,205 miles (+4,456)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,205 miles
    Test number
    538095317818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass80,749 miles (+5,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    195353145015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass75,513 miles (+3,839)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,513 miles
    Test number
    655911954001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass71,674 miles (+1,245)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    307510963039
    • NoteBoth brake pipes on rear whishbones rusty.
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs are fractured, they pass by virtue of a information update (thick black line). However the tester advises their replacement.

  15. Pass70,429 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,429 miles
    Test number
    847406152032
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail70,426 miles (+2,559)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    989035952055
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass67,867 miles (+2,774)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    886339231041
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteOil leak from engine not tracable during the mot test

  18. Pass65,093 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    334165030087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,220 miles
    Test number
    791216179036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,220 miles (+1,047)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,220 miles
    Test number
    100005579081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass63,173 miles (+1,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,173 miles
    Test number
    660698298093
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass61,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    142496287476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,930 miles (+4,976)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    594666487027
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass56,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,954 miles
    Test number
    353956196058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P303 LBA

Does P303 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P303 LBA expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P303 LBA?
The MOT on P303 LBA expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P303 LBA done?
P303 LBA was recorded at 98,080 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 2,517 miles a year.
Has P303 LBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P303 LBA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on P303 LBA 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 P303 LBA find?
P303 LBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills.

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