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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P992 POTMOT history

P992 POT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

P992 POT silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
100,585 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P992 POT
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
24 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P992 POT was last recorded at 100,585 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 1,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,855 miles · 1 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
1,730 miles
Average per year
2,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,585 miles
  • 2019 – 98,855 miles
  • 2018 – 95,890 miles
  • 2017 – 86,899 miles
  • 2015 – 86,336 miles
  • 2014 – 86,160 miles
  • 2013 – 84,649 miles
  • 2012 – 80,846 miles
  • 2011 – 73,419 miles
  • 2010 – 65,809 miles
  • 2009 – 61,179 miles
  • 2008 – 53,957 miles
  • 2007 – 49,620 miles
  • 2006 – 48,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,585 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,585 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,585 miles
    Test number
    194223310711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,855 miles (+2,965)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    559240828915
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides, (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake effort low,
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass95,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    153375407344
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

  4. Fail95,890 miles (+8,991)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    838767324507
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

  5. Pass86,899 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,899 miles
    Test number
    382574063727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,336 miles
    Test number
    481421952578
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail86,336 miles (+176)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,336 miles
    Test number
    807701662290
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass86,160 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    516883974270
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail86,144 miles (+1,495)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    726316064249
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass84,649 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    795266933169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail84,648 miles (+3,802)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    827016733135
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass80,846 miles (+7,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,846 miles
    Test number
    427426132106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass73,419 miles (+7,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    255643641446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Pass65,809 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    340660940189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,808 miles (+10)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    563219230144
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Fail65,798 miles (+4,619)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    802438030167
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass61,179 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,179 miles
    Test number
    874791149145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,957 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    312467728109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,263 miles (+3,643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    751940668066
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass49,620 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,620 miles
    Test number
    102359327477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,161 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    603393426161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,140 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    203875916441
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about P992 POT

Does P992 POT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P992 POT expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P992 POT?
The MOT on P992 POT expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P992 POT done?
P992 POT was recorded at 100,585 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 2,771 miles a year.
Has P992 POT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P992 POT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on P992 POT 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 P992 POT find?
P992 POT passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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