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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

R85 FOUMOT history

R85 FOU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

R85 FOU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
75,484 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 FOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 FOU was last recorded at 75,484 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,251 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
1,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,484 miles
  • 2023 – 75,251 miles
  • 2022 – 74,809 miles
  • 2021 – 74,189 miles
  • 2020 – 74,152 miles
  • 2019 – 73,543 miles
  • 2018 – 72,950 miles
  • 2017 – 72,446 miles
  • 2016 – 71,707 miles
  • 2015 – 70,966 miles
  • 2014 – 70,200 miles
  • 2013 – 69,488 miles
  • 2012 – 68,567 miles
  • 2011 – 66,608 miles
  • 2010 – 65,160 miles
  • 2009 – 62,827 miles
  • 2008 – 60,636 miles
  • 2007 – 58,318 miles
  • 2006 – 55,235 miles
  • 2005 – 53,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,484 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,484 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,484 miles
    Test number
    992344195251
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rusty

  2. Pass75,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    125688853437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rusty

  3. Fail75,249 miles (+440)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    146310332704
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rusty

  4. Pass74,809 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    149495987624
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,809 miles (+620)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    901211827377
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,189 miles (+37)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,189 miles
    Test number
    140721006063
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs surface rust
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes surface rust
    • AdvisorySlight wear front wishbone bushes

  7. Pass74,152 miles (+609)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,152 miles
    Test number
    334355222179
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass73,543 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    543555360341
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail73,543 miles (+593)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    689972621800
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,950 miles (+504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,950 miles
    Test number
    134639815752
    • AdvisoryCentral brake pipe surface rust

  11. Pass72,446 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    663143423103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass71,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,707 miles
    Test number
    273511804247
    • AdvisorySlight wear both seat runners

  13. Fail71,707 miles (+741)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,707 miles
    Test number
    532348826973
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight wear both seat runners

  14. Pass70,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,966 miles
    Test number
    858522105208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,966 miles (+766)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,966 miles
    Test number
    868401305269
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass70,200 miles (+712)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    587543304276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play both front anti roll bar links

  17. Pass69,488 miles (+921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,488 miles
    Test number
    869736693119
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass68,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,567 miles
    Test number
    436354312274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,567 miles (+1,959)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,567 miles
    Test number
    407523012282
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass66,608 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    755682091173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass65,160 miles (+2,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    522077000292
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass62,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    402208689117
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  23. Fail62,827 miles (+2,191)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    724197289175
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  24. Pass60,636 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,636 miles
    Test number
    322503108471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    102811697144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,318 miles (+3,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    200550897169
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass55,235 miles (+2,110)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,235 miles
    Test number
    543097606206
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight marks in front number plate

  28. Pass53,125 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    53,125 miles
    Test number
    351300415402
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteEngine cover fitted

Questions about R85 FOU

Does R85 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R85 FOU expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R85 FOU?
The MOT on R85 FOU expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R85 FOU done?
R85 FOU was recorded at 75,484 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 1,173 miles a year.
Has R85 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 FOU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on R85 FOU 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 R85 FOU find?
R85 FOU passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: all suspension rusty.

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