
BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
R482 ARDMOT history
R482 ARD is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,485 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 136,485 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,839 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R482 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 6 Feb 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R482 ARD was last recorded at 136,485 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 135,942 miles · 21 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 543 miles
- Average per year
- 1,839 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 136,485 miles
- 2023 – 135,942 miles
- 2022 – 135,582 miles
- 2020 – 134,772 miles
- 2019 – 132,447 miles
- 2018 – 130,786 miles
- 2017 – 128,504 miles
- 2016 – 125,264 miles
- 2014 – 124,612 miles
- 2013 – 123,352 miles
- 2012 – 120,908 miles
- 2011 – 118,529 miles
- 2010 – 113,201 miles
- 2009 – 106,511 miles
- 2007 – 104,344 miles
- 2006 – 103,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,485 miles (+543)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 136,485 miles
- Test number
- 109906976973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,942 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 135,942 miles
- Test number
- 667913189945
- AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
Fail135,942 miles (+360)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,942 miles
- Test number
- 680209082290
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
Pass135,582 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 135,582 miles
- Test number
- 417316188674
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail135,582 miles (+810)8 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,582 miles
- Test number
- 214320639947
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges boot area (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear differential securing bolts loose
Pass134,772 miles (+12)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 134,772 miles
- Test number
- 663320690618
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail134,760 miles (+2,313)1 dangerous2 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,760 miles
- Test number
- 133447884758
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBolt missing from drivers seat
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,447 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,447 miles
- Test number
- 262186240658
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light has 1 bulb not working
Fail132,444 miles (+1,658)6 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,444 miles
- Test number
- 143385741079
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification ball joint insecure in arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification ball joint insecure in arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on metal brake pipe (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp has 1 bulb not working
Pass130,786 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 130,786 miles
- Test number
- 389974822107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,775 miles (+2,271)11 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,775 miles
- Test number
- 897940181700
- FailureElectrical wiring insecure offside rear pad wear sensor (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms fouling subframe
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arch liners show signs of tyre contact
- AdvisoryBoth handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated
- AdvisoryIrregular wear on nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front flexi-hose slightly twisted
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryRear differential mounting bush deteriorated
Pass128,504 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 128,504 miles
- Test number
- 477090909795
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms close to subframe
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket and heatshield insecure
Fail128,504 miles (+3,240)4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,504 miles
- Test number
- 161644604978
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms close to subframe
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket and heatshield insecure
Pass125,264 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 125,264 miles
- Test number
- 804025246340
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail125,264 miles (+652)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,264 miles
- Test number
- 140242173604
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass124,612 miles (+1,260)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 124,612 miles
- Test number
- 615831994220
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail123,352 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,352 miles
- Test number
- 375138573217
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass123,352 miles (+2,444)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 123,352 miles
- Test number
- 798778673228
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass120,908 miles (+2,379)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 120,908 miles
- Test number
- 995283302232
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,529 miles (+5,328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 118,529 miles
- Test number
- 439099371115
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 113,201 miles
- Test number
- 260827810408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,201 miles (+6,690)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,201 miles
- Test number
- 910496910168
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass106,511 miles (+2,167)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 106,511 miles
- Test number
- 672294119177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass104,344 miles (+596)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 104,344 miles
- Test number
- 791054907349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 103,748 miles
- Test number
- 510787506339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R482 ARD
- Does R482 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R482 ARD expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R482 ARD?
- The MOT on R482 ARD expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R482 ARD done?
- R482 ARD was recorded at 136,485 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 1,839 miles a year.
- Has R482 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R482 ARD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on R482 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 R482 ARD find?
- R482 ARD passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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