
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc
R992 LDKMOT history
R992 LDK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 128,929 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R992 LDK
- 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
- 18 Nov 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
R992 LDK was last recorded at 128,929 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 128,921 miles · 25 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 3,699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 128,929 miles
- 2022 – 116,775 miles
- 2020 – 110,997 miles
- 2019 – 106,536 miles
- 2018 – 106,000 miles
- 2017 – 94,732 miles
- 2015 – 94,730 miles
- 2014 – 94,068 miles
- 2013 – 91,574 miles
- 2012 – 89,941 miles
- 2011 – 87,857 miles
- 2010 – 85,969 miles
- 2009 – 83,918 miles
- 2008 – 81,161 miles
- 2007 – 78,614 miles
- 2005 – 65,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,929 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 128,929 miles
- Test number
- 591112729320
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,921 miles (+12,146)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,921 miles
- Test number
- 499704822759
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear as marked and shown to owner (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear cross axle brake pipe showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,775 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 116,775 miles
- Test number
- 558918020345
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 209397536536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,997 miles (+4,461)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 110,997 miles
- Test number
- 610291620300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,536 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 106,536 miles
- Test number
- 193750870251
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail106,536 miles (+536)3 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,536 miles
- Test number
- 577688685044
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,000 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 106,000 miles
- Test number
- 271529190787
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail106,000 miles (+11,268)2 failures3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,000 miles
- Test number
- 586544044268
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureFront brake application uneven offside low effort, appears overheated/jammed (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass94,732 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 94,732 miles
- Test number
- 887449142153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,730 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 94,730 miles
- Test number
- 410036682600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,729 miles (+661)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,729 miles
- Test number
- 553611438105
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass94,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 94,068 miles
- Test number
- 566577594202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail94,068 miles (+2,494)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,068 miles
- Test number
- 395416994428
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass91,574 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 91,574 miles
- Test number
- 628850673236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,573 miles (+1,632)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,573 miles
- Test number
- 257069063282
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass89,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 89,941 miles
- Test number
- 206759292239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,941 miles (+2,084)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,941 miles
- Test number
- 956859592215
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass87,857 miles (+1,888)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 87,857 miles
- Test number
- 355667391434
- 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)
Fail85,969 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,969 miles
- Test number
- 312034280272
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,969 miles (+2,051)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 85,969 miles
- Test number
- 950224680257
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,918 miles (+2,757)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 83,918 miles
- Test number
- 361050409387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,161 miles (+2,547)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 81,161 miles
- Test number
- 852240598274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,614 miles (+1,524)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 78,614 miles
- Test number
- 633772587248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 77,090 miles
- Test number
- 874986847067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,090 miles (+12,077)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,090 miles
- Test number
- 782505547012
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 65,013 miles
- Test number
- 274338725366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R992 LDK
- Does R992 LDK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R992 LDK expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R992 LDK?
- The MOT on R992 LDK expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R992 LDK done?
- R992 LDK was recorded at 128,929 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 3,699 miles a year.
- Has R992 LDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R992 LDK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on R992 LDK 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 R992 LDK find?
- R992 LDK passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive.
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