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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

PT 5888MOT history

PT 5888 is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

PT 5888 blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
122,132 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PT 5888
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PT 5888 was last recorded at 122,132 miles on 6 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,132 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,132 miles
  • 2024 – 122,132 miles
  • 2021 – 122,109 miles
  • 2019 – 115,284 miles
  • 2018 – 109,921 miles
  • 2017 – 105,439 miles
  • 2016 – 99,486 miles
  • 2015 – 92,334 miles
  • 2014 – 86,940 miles
  • 2013 – 80,710 miles
  • 2012 – 74,153 miles
  • 2011 – 68,169 miles
  • 2009 – 57,282 miles
  • 2008 – 49,575 miles
  • 2007 – 42,686 miles
  • 2006 – 35,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,132 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Surface corrosion to front and rear steering, suspension and braking components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,132 miles
    Test number
    815229496464
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail122,132 miles5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,132 miles
    Test number
    894393526193
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfire and keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass122,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,132 miles
    Test number
    490823375836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,132 miles (+23)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,132 miles
    Test number
    495579027015
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very poor (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs moping (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine not ticking over keeps cutting out

  5. Pass122,109 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,109 miles
    Test number
    171260580952
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracked in between treads and on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot has ingress of water
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear steering, suspension and braking components

  6. Fail122,098 miles (+6,814)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,098 miles
    Test number
    670049767031
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracked in between and on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin inners (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot has water ingress
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear steering, suspension and braking components

  7. Pass115,284 miles (+5,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    885167134726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,921 miles
    Test number
    606998731449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail109,921 miles (+4,482)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,921 miles
    Test number
    112385279068
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,439 miles (+5,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,439 miles
    Test number
    898898852753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both iner edgs (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass99,486 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,486 miles
    Test number
    304798876873
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge

  12. Fail99,479 miles (+7,145)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,479 miles
    Test number
    453845079579
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge and cracking in tread

  13. Pass92,334 miles (+54)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,334 miles
    Test number
    117387275151
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  14. Fail92,280 miles (+5,340)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,280 miles
    Test number
    787421375167
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass86,940 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    268347154433
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

  16. Fail86,940 miles (+6,230)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    197406154179
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

  17. Pass80,710 miles (+6,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,710 miles
    Test number
    936120783159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass74,153 miles (+5,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,153 miles
    Test number
    135881862134
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn inside edge

  19. Pass68,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,169 miles
    Test number
    216608961144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,169 miles (+10,887)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,169 miles
    Test number
    507358261193
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass57,282 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,282 miles
    Test number
    623130399198
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside headlamp adjuster broken

  22. Fail57,282 miles (+7,707)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,282 miles
    Test number
    274009989415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside headlamp adjuster broken

  23. Pass49,575 miles (+6,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    360450168018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass42,686 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    100161167076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,650 miles (+7,596)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,650 miles
    Test number
    252090867012
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  26. Pass35,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,054 miles
    Test number
    510565956097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PT 5888

What vehicle is registration PT 5888 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PT 5888 on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Mar 2002. 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 PT 5888 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PT 5888 expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PT 5888?
The MOT on PT 5888 expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PT 5888 done?
PT 5888 was recorded at 122,132 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has PT 5888 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PT 5888 has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on PT 5888 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 PT 5888 find?
PT 5888 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 2 advisories: lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.

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