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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R645 NFPMOT history

R645 NFP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

R645 NFP blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,851 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R645 NFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R645 NFP was last recorded at 114,851 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,905 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,946 miles
Average per year
3,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,851 miles
  • 2023 – 110,905 miles
  • 2022 – 110,067 miles
  • 2021 – 108,803 miles
  • 2020 – 107,894 miles
  • 2019 – 107,110 miles
  • 2018 – 106,382 miles
  • 2017 – 104,325 miles
  • 2016 – 101,737 miles
  • 2014 – 94,545 miles
  • 2013 – 92,323 miles
  • 2012 – 89,939 miles
  • 2011 – 85,563 miles
  • 2010 – 81,784 miles
  • 2009 – 77,137 miles
  • 2008 – 69,768 miles
  • 2007 – 60,024 miles
  • 2006 – 51,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,851 miles (+3,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,851 miles
    Test number
    570613814221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass110,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    422791044692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,905 miles (+838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    375280534900
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEAD LAMPS (4.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass110,067 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,067 miles
    Test number
    156194506603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,803 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,803 miles
    Test number
    312942820326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,894 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,894 miles
    Test number
    828849214031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,110 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,110 miles
    Test number
    462213605821
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  8. Pass106,382 miles (+2,057)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    474121159109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both innerwing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both drum (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Pass104,325 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,325 miles
    Test number
    361513046171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail104,320 miles (+2,583)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    290849900953
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported missing (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass101,737 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    211731890282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have slight surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support bracket corroded.
  12. Fail101,732 miles (+7,187)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,732 miles
    Test number
    526826549571
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low on tread and worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have slight surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support bracket corroded.
  13. Pass94,545 miles (+2,222)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    779170774179
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  14. Pass92,323 miles (+2,384)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,323 miles
    Test number
    405461023261
    • NoteRusty brake discs(standing)
    • NoteSurface rust to most components under car
  15. Pass89,939 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,939 miles
    Test number
    429630482134
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSurface rust to most component under car..
  16. Fail89,939 miles (+4,376)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,939 miles
    Test number
    117368372176
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSurface rust to most component under car..
  17. Pass85,563 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,563 miles
    Test number
    729135401185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    752018280018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,784 miles (+4,647)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    640563080020
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  20. Pass77,137 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,137 miles
    Test number
    163973189445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  21. Fail76,874 miles (+7,106)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    281463979098
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Pass69,768 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,768 miles
    Test number
    683291498046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,637 miles (+9,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,637 miles
    Test number
    400568888052
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  24. Pass60,024 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    303578887018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    550311096095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R645 NFP

Does R645 NFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R645 NFP is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R645 NFP?
The MOT on R645 NFP is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R645 NFP done?
R645 NFP was recorded at 114,851 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,133 miles a year.
Has R645 NFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R645 NFP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R645 NFP 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 R645 NFP find?
R645 NFP passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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