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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

R468 FRTMOT history

R468 FRT is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

R468 FRT black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
99,496 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R468 FRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R468 FRT was last recorded at 99,496 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,217 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
2,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,496 miles
  • 2023 – 99,217 miles
  • 2022 – 98,624 miles
  • 2020 – 98,610 miles
  • 2019 – 96,780 miles
  • 2018 – 96,160 miles
  • 2017 – 94,188 miles
  • 2016 – 90,834 miles
  • 2015 – 85,393 miles
  • 2014 – 82,132 miles
  • 2013 – 79,878 miles
  • 2012 – 73,718 miles
  • 2011 – 72,360 miles
  • 2010 – 71,391 miles
  • 2009 – 67,009 miles
  • 2008 – 63,800 miles
  • 2007 – 60,816 miles
  • 2006 – 56,974 miles
  • 2005 – 53,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,496 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,496 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,496 miles
    Test number
    704640338151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,217 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,217 miles
    Test number
    662766982396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,624 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,624 miles
    Test number
    209937522591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,610 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    670616807344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,780 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,780 miles
    Test number
    142483506849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,160 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    267634861760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,188 miles
    Test number
    846471262837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,188 miles (+3,354)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,188 miles
    Test number
    413313104323
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive hole on back box (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass90,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    168832509846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail90,834 miles (+5,441)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    967969745914
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass85,393 miles (+3,261)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,393 miles
    Test number
    389272125245
    • NoteBOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED
    • NoteBOTH FRONT LINK BARS ARE PERISHED
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

  12. Pass82,132 miles (+2,254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,132 miles
    Test number
    368904134457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass79,878 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,878 miles
    Test number
    279082223210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,718 miles (+1,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    867253412271
    • AdvisoryLower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  15. Pass72,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,360 miles
    Test number
    979888211290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,360 miles (+969)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,360 miles
    Test number
    598686511221
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass71,391 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    592749030294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,009 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    404649809275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and worn near legal limit

  19. Fail67,009 miles (+3,209)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    463679509296
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and worn near legal limit

  20. Fail63,800 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,800 miles
    Test number
    222564538292
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  21. Pass63,800 miles (+2,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,800 miles
    Test number
    480374938244
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  22. Pass60,816 miles (+3,842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    533094537232
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass56,974 miles (+3,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,974 miles
    Test number
    883174436244
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  24. Pass53,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    53,246 miles
    Test number
    391966535209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about R468 FRT

Does R468 FRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R468 FRT expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R468 FRT?
The MOT on R468 FRT expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R468 FRT done?
R468 FRT was recorded at 99,496 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 2,440 miles a year.
Has R468 FRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R468 FRT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on R468 FRT 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 R468 FRT find?
R468 FRT passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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