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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P748 PLPMOT history

P748 PLP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.

P748 PLP silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
80,826 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P748 PLP
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
6 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P748 PLP was last recorded at 80,826 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 1,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,343 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,483 miles
Average per year
1,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,826 miles
  • 2021 – 79,343 miles
  • 2019 – 77,273 miles
  • 2018 – 75,149 miles
  • 2017 – 72,934 miles
  • 2016 – 69,535 miles
  • 2015 – 67,223 miles
  • 2014 – 65,342 miles
  • 2012 – 64,805 miles
  • 2011 – 64,742 miles
  • 2009 – 63,151 miles
  • 2008 – 60,979 miles
  • 2007 – 57,736 miles
  • 2006 – 53,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,826 miles
  • AdvisoryFront rear suspenshion rusty outer sill osf nsf nsr osr rusty
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middel (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,826 miles (+1,483)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,826 miles
    Test number
    108457382954
    • AdvisoryFront rear suspenshion rusty outer sill osf nsf nsr osr rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middel (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass79,343 miles (+2,070)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    129821492488
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components slightly rusty

  3. Pass77,273 miles (+2,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    634527194885
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  4. Pass75,149 miles (+2,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,149 miles
    Test number
    828536809588
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side headlamp pattern slightly deterorated front and rear brake pipes painted slight oil leak sill covered in bolt on panel suspension components slightly rusty

  5. Pass72,934 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    890598167711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail72,910 miles (+3,375)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,910 miles
    Test number
    278990443372
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass69,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    234163683532
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail69,535 miles (+2,312)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    583294539305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass67,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    119801175009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,223 miles (+5)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    575961975086
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Fail67,218 miles (+1,876)4 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    685668865082
    • DangerousExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • DangerousExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass65,342 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,342 miles
    Test number
    208530974004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail65,332 miles (+527)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,332 miles
    Test number
    839119664010
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass64,805 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,805 miles
    Test number
    406832122284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,742 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,742 miles
    Test number
    419707391157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,151 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,151 miles
    Test number
    143880419358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail63,151 miles (+2,172)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,151 miles
    Test number
    233410019326
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass60,979 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,979 miles
    Test number
    221048088265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,736 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    133021217385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    781401106310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P748 PLP

Does P748 PLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P748 PLP expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P748 PLP?
The MOT on P748 PLP expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P748 PLP done?
P748 PLP was recorded at 80,826 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 1,764 miles a year.
Has P748 PLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P748 PLP has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on P748 PLP 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 P748 PLP find?
P748 PLP passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with 7 advisories: front rear suspenshion rusty outer sill osf nsf nsr osr rusty; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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