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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P82 ERUMOT history

P82 ERU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

P82 ERU black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2025
Mileage
121,162 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P82 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P82 ERU was last recorded at 121,162 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 2,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,275 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,887 miles
Average per year
3,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,162 miles
  • 2024 – 118,275 miles
  • 2023 – 117,311 miles
  • 2022 – 116,429 miles
  • 2021 – 115,465 miles
  • 2020 – 114,291 miles
  • 2019 – 112,682 miles
  • 2018 – 111,868 miles
  • 2017 – 110,470 miles
  • 2016 – 109,492 miles
  • 2015 – 106,633 miles
  • 2014 – 102,900 miles
  • 2013 – 99,515 miles
  • 2011 – 96,108 miles
  • 2010 – 88,238 miles
  • 2009 – 80,524 miles
  • 2008 – 75,513 miles
  • 2007 – 70,892 miles
  • 2006 – 58,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,162 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Temp gauge getting too high to test (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,162 miles (+2,887)4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    509538864354
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Temp gauge getting too high to test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass118,275 miles (+964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,275 miles
    Test number
    534395386310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass117,311 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,311 miles
    Test number
    129019450551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,429 miles (+964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,429 miles
    Test number
    949605201628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,465 miles
    Test number
    916247481976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,465 miles (+1,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,465 miles
    Test number
    125947828554
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,291 miles
    Test number
    239190275107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,291 miles (+1,609)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,291 miles
    Test number
    382994171156
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass112,682 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    112,682 miles
    Test number
    926490293723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,868 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,868 miles
    Test number
    715158836523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass110,470 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,470 miles
    Test number
    431827906589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    223622847442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail109,492 miles (+2,859)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    199748387451
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass106,633 miles (+3,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,633 miles
    Test number
    516812795035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,900 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    315766284046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,515 miles (+3,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    789812093016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,108 miles (+7,870)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    446399871234
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  18. Pass88,238 miles (+7,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,238 miles
    Test number
    981699280062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,524 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    263013299001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,513 miles (+4,621)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,513 miles
    Test number
    263307688052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass70,892 miles (+12,191)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,892 miles
    Test number
    681404577002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,701 miles
    Test number
    411136866046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P82 ERU

Does P82 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P82 ERU expired on 1 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P82 ERU?
The MOT on P82 ERU expired on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P82 ERU done?
P82 ERU was recorded at 121,162 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 3,273 miles a year.
Has P82 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P82 ERU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on P82 ERU 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 P82 ERU find?
P82 ERU failed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: emissions unable to be completed temp gauge getting too high to test; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 12 more.

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