BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc
R446 ARDMOT history
R446 ARD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 70,172 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R446 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R446 ARD was last recorded at 70,172 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 67,243 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,929 miles
- Average per year
- 2,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 70,172 miles
- 2024 – 67,243 miles
- 2023 – 63,748 miles
- 2022 – 59,231 miles
- 2021 – 58,471 miles
- 2020 – 58,424 miles
- 2017 – 57,946 miles
- 2016 – 57,095 miles
- 2015 – 53,894 miles
- 2014 – 51,309 miles
- 2013 – 49,017 miles
- 2012 – 46,312 miles
- 2011 – 42,368 miles
- 2010 – 37,228 miles
- 2009 – 31,390 miles
- 2008 – 25,177 miles
- 2007 – 23,125 miles
- 2006 – 22,030 miles
- 2005 – 20,882 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,172 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
All brake hoses slightly perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake servo hose perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,172 miles (+2,929)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 70,172 miles
- Test number
- 962770386736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,243 miles (+3,495)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 67,243 miles
- Test number
- 550947462282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,748 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 63,748 miles
- Test number
- 376163869469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,736 miles (+4,505)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,736 miles
- Test number
- 707332332127
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass59,231 miles (+760)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 59,231 miles
- Test number
- 108707437193
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Pass58,471 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 58,471 miles
- Test number
- 157132521430
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAll brake hoses slightly perished
- AdvisoryBrake servo hose perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all suspension components
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Fail58,466 miles (+42)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,466 miles
- Test number
- 674999075572
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAll brake hoses slightly perished
- AdvisoryBrake servo hose perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all suspension components
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass58,424 miles (+478)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 58,424 miles
- Test number
- 691001062380
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components heavily corroded
Pass57,946 miles (+851)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 57,946 miles
- Test number
- 574357775510
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,095 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 57,095 miles
- Test number
- 356566490343
- AdvisoryFront both tyres perishing/deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail57,095 miles (+3,201)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,095 miles
- Test number
- 341260800721
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront both tyres perishing/deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass53,894 miles (+2,585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 53,894 miles
- Test number
- 638579495121
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,309 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 51,309 miles
- Test number
- 389007064207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail51,303 miles (+2,286)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,303 miles
- Test number
- 536347564285
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,017 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 49,017 miles
- Test number
- 557143253221
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail49,017 miles (+2,705)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,017 miles
- Test number
- 757092253248
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront tyres larger than rear recommend swapping front to rear
Pass46,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,312 miles
- Test number
- 186137252276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,312 miles (+3,944)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,312 miles
- Test number
- 885217452279
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass42,368 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,368 miles
- Test number
- 575903751219
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Fail42,368 miles (+5,140)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,368 miles
- Test number
- 605923051212
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass37,228 miles (+5,838)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 37,228 miles
- Test number
- 863098150240
- NoteNsf tyre worn
Pass31,390 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,390 miles
- Test number
- 894468359213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,323 miles (+6,146)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,323 miles
- Test number
- 840445649239
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass25,177 miles (+2,052)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,177 miles
- Test number
- 320469548269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,125 miles (+1,095)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 23,125 miles
- Test number
- 493137827466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,030 miles (+1,148)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 22,030 miles
- Test number
- 643716126347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 20,882 miles
- Test number
- 112936925389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R446 ARD
- Does R446 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R446 ARD is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R446 ARD?
- The MOT on R446 ARD is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R446 ARD done?
- R446 ARD was recorded at 70,172 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,470 miles a year.
- Has R446 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R446 ARD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on R446 ARD 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 R446 ARD find?
- R446 ARD passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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