BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc
P73 FFPMOT history
P73 FFP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2025
- Mileage
- 132,690 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,993 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P73 FFP
- 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
- 11 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P73 FFP was last recorded at 132,690 miles on 16 May 2024, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 132,663 miles · 29 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 2,993 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 132,690 miles
- 2023 – 132,663 miles
- 2022 – 125,238 miles
- 2021 – 115,100 miles
- 2020 – 107,412 miles
- 2019 – 99,204 miles
- 2018 – 94,191 miles
- 2017 – 93,792 miles
- 2016 – 93,278 miles
- 2015 – 92,327 miles
- 2014 – 91,584 miles
- 2013 – 90,956 miles
- 2012 – 90,557 miles
- 2011 – 89,483 miles
- 2010 – 88,429 miles
- 2009 – 85,596 miles
- 2008 – 83,706 miles
- 2007 – 81,914 miles
- 2006 – 78,346 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,690 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,690 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 132,690 miles
- Test number
- 612408942800
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,663 miles (+7,425)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,663 miles
- Test number
- 993015719750
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,238 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 125,238 miles
- Test number
- 201108172253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,234 miles (+10,134)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,234 miles
- Test number
- 136045746178
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,100 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 115,100 miles
- Test number
- 780268312317
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort poor
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail115,100 miles (+7,688)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,100 miles
- Test number
- 136608042330
- Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort poor
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass107,412 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 107,412 miles
- Test number
- 784833806289
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres low on tread
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Fail107,411 miles (+8,207)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,411 miles
- Test number
- 584828165298
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres low on tread
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Pass99,204 miles (+5,013)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 99,204 miles
- Test number
- 156307222138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,191 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 94,191 miles
- Test number
- 271893877893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,792 miles (+514)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 93,792 miles
- Test number
- 291014175912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,278 miles (+951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 93,278 miles
- Test number
- 527997246153
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass92,327 miles (+743)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 92,327 miles
- Test number
- 198739075018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,584 miles (+628)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 91,584 miles
- Test number
- 587237974033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,956 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 90,956 miles
- Test number
- 156350883492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,557 miles (+1,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 90,557 miles
- Test number
- 148418092005
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass89,483 miles (+1,054)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 89,483 miles
- Test number
- 957611391068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,429 miles (+2,833)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 88,429 miles
- Test number
- 421869590084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 85,596 miles
- Test number
- 473427199019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,596 miles (+1,890)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,596 miles
- Test number
- 122277299450
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass83,706 miles (+1,792)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 83,706 miles
- Test number
- 332960708152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,914 miles (+3,568)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 81,914 miles
- Test number
- 964357987057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,346 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 78,346 miles
- Test number
- 283229676025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about P73 FFP
- Does P73 FFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P73 FFP expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P73 FFP?
- The MOT on P73 FFP expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P73 FFP done?
- P73 FFP was recorded at 132,690 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 2,993 miles a year.
- Has P73 FFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P73 FFP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on P73 FFP 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 P73 FFP find?
- P73 FFP passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 2 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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