BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
R174 WLCMOT history
R174 WLC is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 52,132 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,523 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R174 WLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R174 WLC was last recorded at 52,132 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 52,112 miles · 17 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 1,523 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,132 miles
- 2024 – 52,050 miles
- 2023 – 51,049 miles
- 2022 – 50,260 miles
- 2021 – 50,203 miles
- 2019 – 46,499 miles
- 2018 – 43,509 miles
- 2017 – 39,725 miles
- 2016 – 36,623 miles
- 2015 – 34,879 miles
- 2014 – 34,029 miles
- 2013 – 32,941 miles
- 2012 – 32,159 miles
- 2011 – 30,282 miles
- 2010 – 29,490 miles
- 2009 – 28,161 miles
- 2008 – 23,163 miles
- 2007 – 22,503 miles
- 2006 – 21,285 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,132 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
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 box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,132 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 52,132 miles
- Test number
- 404298990720
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail52,112 miles (+62)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,112 miles
- Test number
- 846237468442
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box slightly corroded
Pass52,050 miles (+1,001)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 52,050 miles
- Test number
- 617137837836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,049 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 51,049 miles
- Test number
- 898510413094
- AdvisoryRear box corroded
Fail51,049 miles (+789)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,049 miles
- Test number
- 150746786866
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear box corroded
Pass50,260 miles (+57)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 50,260 miles
- Test number
- 627631596407
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR drop link bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR drop link bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer is lightly corroded causing a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
Pass50,203 miles (+3,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 50,203 miles
- Test number
- 275442604400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,499 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 46,499 miles
- Test number
- 186974454983
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail46,499 miles (+2,990)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,499 miles
- Test number
- 356956698311
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 43,509 miles
- Test number
- 251511826289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,509 miles (+3,784)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,509 miles
- Test number
- 703493294106
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass39,725 miles (+3,102)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 39,725 miles
- Test number
- 370440228460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,623 miles (+1,744)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 36,623 miles
- Test number
- 272316959383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 34,879 miles
- Test number
- 706733935142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,879 miles (+850)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,879 miles
- Test number
- 977118225143
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass34,029 miles (+1,088)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 34,029 miles
- Test number
- 725429614183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,941 miles (+782)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 32,941 miles
- Test number
- 876826003156
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass32,159 miles (+1,877)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 32,159 miles
- Test number
- 258006912111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 30,282 miles
- Test number
- 637786071083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,282 miles (+792)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,282 miles
- Test number
- 735594571048
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass29,490 miles (+1,329)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 29,490 miles
- Test number
- 111330690440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,161 miles (+4,998)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 28,161 miles
- Test number
- 414779679064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,163 miles (+660)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 23,163 miles
- Test number
- 523352578022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,503 miles (+1,218)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 22,503 miles
- Test number
- 570671557078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,285 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 21,285 miles
- Test number
- 244181316086
- 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 R174 WLC
- Does R174 WLC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 WLC is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R174 WLC?
- The MOT on R174 WLC is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R174 WLC done?
- R174 WLC was recorded at 52,132 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,523 miles a year.
- Has R174 WLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R174 WLC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on R174 WLC 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 R174 WLC find?
- R174 WLC passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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