BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
R385 FNBMOT history
R385 FNB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,415 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 78,415 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,151 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R385 FNB
- 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
- 15 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R385 FNB was last recorded at 78,415 miles on 30 May 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,396 miles · 9 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 2,151 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,415 miles
- 2025 – 76,331 miles
- 2024 – 73,829 miles
- 2023 – 70,288 miles
- 2022 – 67,377 miles
- 2020 – 66,198 miles
- 2019 – 64,358 miles
- 2018 – 62,674 miles
- 2017 – 61,376 miles
- 2016 – 58,698 miles
- 2015 – 55,861 miles
- 2014 – 53,359 miles
- 2013 – 50,914 miles
- 2012 – 50,464 miles
- 2011 – 49,715 miles
- 2010 – 48,763 miles
- 2008 – 43,854 miles
- 2007 – 41,146 miles
- 2006 – 36,424 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,415 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,415 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 78,415 miles
- Test number
- 347265578241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,396 miles (+2,065)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,396 miles
- Test number
- 398411904672
- DangerousCoolant leak
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass76,331 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 76,331 miles
- Test number
- 752728139820
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Fail76,294 miles (+2,465)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,294 miles
- Test number
- 342512403178
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective skipping across screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass73,829 miles (+3,541)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 73,829 miles
- Test number
- 250946589510
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 80kgf on nsr ( suspect adjustment ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass70,288 miles (+2,911)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 70,288 miles
- Test number
- 990039462246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass67,377 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 67,377 miles
- Test number
- 519268566563
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail67,373 miles (+1,175)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,373 miles
- Test number
- 466063402492
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,198 miles (+115)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,198 miles
- Test number
- 755783710645
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail66,083 miles (+1,725)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,083 miles
- Test number
- 381793216691
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,358 miles (+1,684)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 64,358 miles
- Test number
- 517207734073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,674 miles (+1,298)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 62,674 miles
- Test number
- 625662605682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,376 miles (+2,678)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 61,376 miles
- Test number
- 157572556793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,698 miles (+2,837)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 58,698 miles
- Test number
- 502227039624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,861 miles (+2,502)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 55,861 miles
- Test number
- 666366995190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,359 miles (+2,445)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 53,359 miles
- Test number
- 828325574125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,914 miles (+450)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 50,914 miles
- Test number
- 765827883143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,464 miles (+749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 50,464 miles
- Test number
- 375409782012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,715 miles (+952)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 49,715 miles
- Test number
- 138100491421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,763 miles (+4,909)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 48,763 miles
- Test number
- 770358210111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,854 miles (+2,708)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 43,854 miles
- Test number
- 420528618352
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass41,146 miles (+4,722)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 41,146 miles
- Test number
- 414068117422
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,424 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 36,424 miles
- Test number
- 280644926328
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R385 FNB
- Does R385 FNB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R385 FNB is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R385 FNB?
- The MOT on R385 FNB is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R385 FNB done?
- R385 FNB was recorded at 78,415 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 2,151 miles a year.
- Has R385 FNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R385 FNB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on R385 FNB 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 R385 FNB find?
- R385 FNB passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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