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BMW Z3

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

R623 AOTMOT history

R623 AOT is a purple petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

R623 AOT purple BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
147,792 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R623 AOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R623 AOT was last recorded at 147,792 miles on 27 May 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,704 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
2,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,792 miles
  • 2025 – 147,704 miles
  • 2024 – 147,645 miles
  • 2022 – 147,334 miles
  • 2019 – 146,942 miles
  • 2018 – 145,850 miles
  • 2017 – 145,284 miles
  • 2016 – 144,323 miles
  • 2015 – 142,807 miles
  • 2014 – 140,752 miles
  • 2011 – 135,809 miles
  • 2010 – 128,942 miles
  • 2009 – 121,244 miles
  • 2008 – 112,472 miles
  • 2007 – 103,595 miles
  • 2006 – 94,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,792 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,792 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    147,792 miles
    Test number
    222646258566
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  2. Pass147,704 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,704 miles
    Test number
    214983396737
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  3. Pass147,645 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,645 miles
    Test number
    195332662654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,334 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    147,334 miles
    Test number
    969664900289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,942 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,942 miles
    Test number
    202653879844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,850 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,850 miles
    Test number
    270407069616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,284 miles (+961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,284 miles
    Test number
    822815734677
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass144,323 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    497515929065
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass142,807 miles (+2,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,807 miles
    Test number
    966299005219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass140,752 miles (+4,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,752 miles
    Test number
    507966024245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass135,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    135,809 miles
    Test number
    549113881233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,809 miles (+6,867)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,809 miles
    Test number
    178363381240
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass128,942 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,942 miles
    Test number
    942158890288
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp damaged

  14. Fail128,942 miles (+7,698)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,942 miles
    Test number
    543633490290
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp damaged

  15. Fail121,244 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,244 miles
    Test number
    193889899286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass121,244 miles (+8,772)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    121,244 miles
    Test number
    613089199279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    112,472 miles
    Test number
    330895698445
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail112,472 miles (+8,877)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,472 miles
    Test number
    794415898201
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass103,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    912749687289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail103,595 miles (+9,570)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    123608287292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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)

  21. Pass94,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    94,025 miles
    Test number
    124773906339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R623 AOT

Does R623 AOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R623 AOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R623 AOT?
The MOT on R623 AOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R623 AOT done?
R623 AOT was recorded at 147,792 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 2,747 miles a year.
Has R623 AOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R623 AOT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on R623 AOT 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 R623 AOT find?
R623 AOT passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , lower arm rear bushes have movement; oil leak; underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion, and 1 more.

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