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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

PFO 323MOT history

PFO 323 is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

PFO 323 red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
70,279 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFO 323
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFO 323 was last recorded at 70,279 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,275 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,279 miles
  • 2021 – 69,270 miles
  • 2020 – 66,367 miles
  • 2019 – 63,514 miles
  • 2018 – 62,856 miles
  • 2017 – 62,498 miles
  • 2016 – 62,176 miles
  • 2015 – 60,886 miles
  • 2014 – 58,646 miles
  • 2013 – 55,095 miles
  • 2012 – 51,115 miles
  • 2011 – 44,772 miles
  • 2010 – 40,851 miles
  • 2009 – 33,669 miles
  • 2008 – 31,627 miles
  • 2007 – 30,992 miles
  • 2006 – 27,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,279 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,279 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,279 miles
    Test number
    702717601858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,275 miles (+1,005)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,275 miles
    Test number
    833984828508
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,270 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    477182080609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,367 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    517499400302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,514 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    491319123054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,856 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    556653130941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,498 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    483624159604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,176 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    998236573327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,886 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,886 miles
    Test number
    935728187154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,646 miles
    Test number
    728782984229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,646 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,646 miles
    Test number
    599780774202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,095 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    826766543276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE CUTS TO INNER WALL NO CORDS SHOWING
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCoil springs corroded

  13. Fail55,095 miles (+3,980)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    628312243221
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE CUTS TO INNER WALL NO CORDS SHOWING
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCoil springs corroded

  14. Pass51,115 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,115 miles
    Test number
    857909582124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,772 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,772 miles
    Test number
    939110581140
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Pass40,851 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,851 miles
    Test number
    584570480108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,669 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,669 miles
    Test number
    171674589143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail33,661 miles (+2,034)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,661 miles
    Test number
    914587679176
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass31,627 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,627 miles
    Test number
    731188778161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass30,992 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,992 miles
    Test number
    200912367406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,972 miles (+3,723)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,972 miles
    Test number
    234161857153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside washer jet pipe split

  22. Pass27,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,249 miles
    Test number
    131557596471
    • 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)

Questions about PFO 323

What vehicle is registration PFO 323 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFO 323 on a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Sept 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PFO 323 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PFO 323 expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PFO 323?
The MOT on PFO 323 expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PFO 323 done?
PFO 323 was recorded at 70,279 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 2,584 miles a year.
Has PFO 323 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFO 323 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on PFO 323 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 PFO 323 find?
PFO 323 passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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