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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

R277 OSLMOT history

R277 OSL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 112,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

R277 OSL blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
112,611 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R277 OSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R277 OSL was last recorded at 112,611 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,689 miles · 18 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
2,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,611 miles
  • 2021 – 111,689 miles
  • 2020 – 111,328 miles
  • 2019 – 108,852 miles
  • 2018 – 103,718 miles
  • 2017 – 99,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,611 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S + O/S INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,611 miles (+922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,611 miles
    Test number
    557473821527
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S + O/S INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass111,689 miles (+361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,689 miles
    Test number
    112661893757
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,328 miles
    Test number
    259057966894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,328 miles (+2,476)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,328 miles
    Test number
    670033550546
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,852 miles (+5,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,852 miles
    Test number
    930158718569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspention arms showing surface rust

  6. Pass103,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    954437583219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Fail103,718 miles (+4,302)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    921639480721
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass99,416 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,416 miles
    Test number
    248784632341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail99,406 miles1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,406 miles
    Test number
    542340748759
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountings (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R277 OSL

Does R277 OSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R277 OSL expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R277 OSL?
The MOT on R277 OSL expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R277 OSL done?
R277 OSL was recorded at 112,611 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 2,647 miles a year.
Has R277 OSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R277 OSL has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on R277 OSL 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 R277 OSL find?
R277 OSL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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