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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

R293 VRHMOT history

R293 VRH is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2022.

R293 VRH black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2023
Mileage
142,190 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R293 VRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R293 VRH was last recorded at 142,190 miles on 29 Aug 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,186 miles · 26 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,190 miles
  • 2021 – 141,295 miles
  • 2020 – 140,136 miles
  • 2019 – 135,820 miles
  • 2018 – 130,877 miles
  • 2017 – 125,956 miles
  • 2016 – 120,452 miles
  • 2015 – 114,011 miles
  • 2014 – 109,728 miles
  • 2013 – 98,876 miles
  • 2012 – 90,094 miles
  • 2011 – 82,612 miles
  • 2010 – 79,422 miles
  • 2009 – 75,808 miles
  • 2008 – 71,334 miles
  • 2007 – 65,509 miles
  • 2006 – 60,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,190 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,190 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,190 miles
    Test number
    299532766951
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail142,186 miles (+891)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,186 miles
    Test number
    570094084164
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass141,295 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,295 miles
    Test number
    299861546688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,294 miles (+3)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,294 miles
    Test number
    932308385955
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail141,291 miles (+1,155)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,291 miles
    Test number
    600045286450
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension & body corroded

  6. Pass140,136 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,136 miles
    Test number
    642349695954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,121 miles (+4,301)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,121 miles
    Test number
    180640110355
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,820 miles (+4,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,820 miles
    Test number
    687732401132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass130,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    912592113957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail130,877 miles (+4,921)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    515432880462
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass125,956 miles (+5,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,956 miles
    Test number
    742902175571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass120,452 miles (+6,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,452 miles
    Test number
    780033165465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass114,011 miles (+4,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,011 miles
    Test number
    957945545010
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass109,728 miles (+10,852)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,728 miles
    Test number
    725396344069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,876 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    205738353046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail98,865 miles (+8,771)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,865 miles
    Test number
    326299643068
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass90,094 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    107541962005
    • NoteRear discs badly corroded

  18. Fail90,094 miles (+7,482)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    809901962028
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs badly corroded

  19. Pass82,612 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,612 miles
    Test number
    169681441400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,422 miles
    Test number
    644036340019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,422 miles (+3,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,422 miles
    Test number
    642606240000
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass75,808 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,808 miles
    Test number
    503338049023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail75,804 miles (+4,470)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,804 miles
    Test number
    694290239093
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise nearside parking brake cable split

  24. Pass71,334 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,334 miles
    Test number
    782826928084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,509 miles (+5,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,509 miles
    Test number
    532807827082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass60,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    462927726092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R293 VRH

Does R293 VRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R293 VRH expired on 28 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R293 VRH?
The MOT on R293 VRH expired on 28 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R293 VRH done?
R293 VRH was recorded at 142,190 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2022, an average of 4,952 miles a year.
Has R293 VRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R293 VRH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on R293 VRH 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 R293 VRH find?
R293 VRH passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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