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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.

R482 ARD silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass136,485 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass136,485 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,485 miles
    Test number
    109906976973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,942 miles
    Test number
    667913189945
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass130,786 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,786 miles
    Test number
    389974822107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass113,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    113,201 miles
    Test number
    260827810408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. Pass104,344 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,344 miles
    Test number
    791054907349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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