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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R291 PTFMOT history

R291 PTF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

R291 PTF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,905 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R291 PTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R291 PTF was last recorded at 110,905 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,725 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
1,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,905 miles
  • 2025 – 110,725 miles
  • 2024 – 109,868 miles
  • 2023 – 109,224 miles
  • 2022 – 108,686 miles
  • 2021 – 108,231 miles
  • 2019 – 107,634 miles
  • 2017 – 107,135 miles
  • 2016 – 100,988 miles
  • 2015 – 100,804 miles
  • 2014 – 99,848 miles
  • 2013 – 96,542 miles
  • 2010 – 91,861 miles
  • 2009 – 89,306 miles
  • 2007 – 83,864 miles
  • 2006 – 80,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,905 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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,905 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    239053368276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,725 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,725 miles
    Test number
    717734712287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,868 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,868 miles
    Test number
    287743517134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,224 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    437669652941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,686 miles (+455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,686 miles
    Test number
    486115919811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass108,231 miles (+597)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,231 miles
    Test number
    152415967468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on iner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,634 miles
    Test number
    987150116983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,634 miles (+499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,634 miles
    Test number
    151024247864
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,135 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,135 miles
    Test number
    375114677047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Fail107,135 miles (+6,147)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,135 miles
    Test number
    786557871765
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Pass100,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    951184530989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail100,988 miles (+184)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    787943776943
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass100,804 miles (+956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    342163546819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass99,848 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,848 miles
    Test number
    236572304345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,845 miles (+3,303)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    575943294282
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass96,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    156066853200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    509106453223
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    369348652419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    689388052267
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    209709551222
    • NoteHANDBRAKE CABLE STARTING TO RUST NEARSIDE REAR

  21. Pass91,861 miles (+2,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,861 miles
    Test number
    620648350284
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has nail in tread tyre soft

  22. Pass89,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    563704029266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,306 miles (+5,442)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    734894329209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass83,864 miles (+3,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    611625977246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass80,013 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    810131276227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    932378066066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R291 PTF

Does R291 PTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R291 PTF is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R291 PTF?
The MOT on R291 PTF is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R291 PTF done?
R291 PTF was recorded at 110,905 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,683 miles a year.
Has R291 PTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R291 PTF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2019.
Has the mileage on R291 PTF 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 R291 PTF find?
R291 PTF passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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