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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

R770 LFJMOT history

R770 LFJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

R770 LFJ blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
116,679 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 LFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 LFJ was last recorded at 116,679 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2013: 71,964 miles, lower than 109,489 miles on 15 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,669 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 116,679 miles
  • 2020 – 116,585 miles
  • 2019 – 116,315 miles
  • 2018 – 115,802 miles
  • 2017 – 114,957 miles
  • 2016 – 114,757 miles
  • 2015 – 114,401 miles
  • 2014 – 112,559 miles
  • 2013 – 111,970 miles
  • 2012 – 109,489 miles
  • 2011 – 106,103 miles
  • 2009 – 103,911 miles
  • 2008 – 102,722 miles
  • 2007 – 90,437 miles
  • 2005 – 63,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,679 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,679 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    282486555447
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail116,669 miles (+84)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,669 miles
    Test number
    168649462684
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass116,585 miles (+270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,585 miles
    Test number
    541848722607
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and subframe corroded but not to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass116,315 miles (+513)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,315 miles
    Test number
    942168132895
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass115,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,802 miles
    Test number
    201499583238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,802 miles (+845)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,802 miles
    Test number
    688260209809
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,957 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,957 miles
    Test number
    216629195472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,950 miles (+193)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,950 miles
    Test number
    328332074129
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass114,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    126040982350
    • AdvisoryAll discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight bind N/S/F brake

  10. Fail114,757 miles (+356)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    796303254249
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight bind N/S/F brake

  11. Pass114,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,401 miles
    Test number
    468677015183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,401 miles (+1,842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,401 miles
    Test number
    897607215166
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass112,559 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,559 miles
    Test number
    549979314159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,970 miles
    Test number
    356383233190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,964 miles (-37,525)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    967753733190
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  16. Pass109,489 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,489 miles
    Test number
    617336632140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,485 miles (+3,382)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,485 miles
    Test number
    215665832114
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass106,103 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,103 miles
    Test number
    508116331149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass103,911 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,911 miles
    Test number
    954001559086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,887 miles (+1,165)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,887 miles
    Test number
    782400559015
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass102,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    394006058027
    • 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)

  22. Fail102,722 miles (+54)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    990216858073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • 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)

  23. Fail102,668 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,668 miles
    Test number
    433842358091
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear pads wearing low
    • NoteSome play in both bottom ball joints & wishbone bushes

  24. Pass102,668 miles (+73)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    102,668 miles
    Test number
    873732658089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear pads wearing low
    • NoteSome play in both bottom ball joints & wishbone bushes

  25. Fail102,595 miles (+12,158)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,595 miles
    Test number
    421639338090
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear pads wearing low
    • NoteSome play in both bottom ball joints & wishbone bushes

  26. Pass90,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    90,437 miles
    Test number
    320111857019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail90,437 miles (+27,199)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,437 miles
    Test number
    243290447078
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints have play in them.
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn to wear bars.
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  28. Pass63,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    402340105393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,238 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    382300105301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about R770 LFJ

Does R770 LFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R770 LFJ expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R770 LFJ?
The MOT on R770 LFJ expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R770 LFJ done?
R770 LFJ was recorded at 116,679 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
Has R770 LFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 LFJ has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on R770 LFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R770 LFJ find?
R770 LFJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 5 more.

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