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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S93 LRFMOT history

S93 LRF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

S93 LRF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
94,314 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S93 LRF
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
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S93 LRF was last recorded at 94,314 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 2,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2006: 28,308 miles, lower than 41,293 miles on 10 Oct 2005.
  • 23 Mar 2009: 57,081 miles, lower than 57,355 miles on 1 May 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,693 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,621 miles
Average per year
3,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,314 miles
  • 2021 – 91,693 miles
  • 2020 – 89,932 miles
  • 2019 – 87,266 miles
  • 2018 – 85,258 miles
  • 2017 – 82,772 miles
  • 2016 – 79,503 miles
  • 2015 – 78,518 miles
  • 2014 – 78,029 miles
  • 2013 – 77,848 miles
  • 2012 – 76,923 miles
  • 2011 – 75,071 miles
  • 2010 – 69,727 miles
  • 2009 – 59,095 miles
  • 2008 – 57,355 miles
  • 2007 – 33,120 miles
  • 2006 – 28,308 miles
  • 2005 – 41,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,314 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,314 miles (+2,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,314 miles
    Test number
    385812957521
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass91,693 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,693 miles
    Test number
    898103005314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,691 miles (+1,759)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,691 miles
    Test number
    663709904507
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass89,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    120656794615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,932 miles (+2,666)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    190334054124
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass87,266 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,266 miles
    Test number
    448560939996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    793363733077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,258 miles (+2,486)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    846569141000
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass82,772 miles (+3,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,772 miles
    Test number
    179379639167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass79,503 miles (+985)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    878912870240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass78,518 miles (+489)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    486291325141
    • NoteFront brake imbalance
    • NoteSlight judder from offside front brake
    • NoteWear in front lower suspension ball joints (nearside considerable)

  12. Pass78,029 miles (+181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,029 miles
    Test number
    137417294491
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension ball joint worn

  13. Pass77,848 miles (+925)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    169754393016
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension lower ball joints

  14. Pass76,923 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    869739082064
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension lower ball joints

  15. Fail76,922 miles (+1,851)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    466693982003
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension lower ball joints

  16. Pass75,071 miles (+5,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,071 miles
    Test number
    569401171026
    • NoteSlight play in front lower suspension ball joints

  17. Pass69,727 miles (+10,632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    193588070063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,095 miles (+2,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,095 miles
    Test number
    842720019191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass57,081 miles (-274)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,081 miles
    Test number
    410352989050
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f fog light glass cracked

  20. Pass57,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    124522228118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,355 miles (+12,298)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    291902628401
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass45,057 miles (+11,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,057 miles
    Test number
    601751498072
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass33,120 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    342450387026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,308 miles (-12,985)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,308 miles
    Test number
    623414396068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    41,293 miles
    Test number
    994253585262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,817 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,817 miles
    Test number
    671083585270
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S93 LRF

Does S93 LRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S93 LRF expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S93 LRF?
The MOT on S93 LRF expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S93 LRF done?
S93 LRF was recorded at 94,314 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 3,868 miles a year.
Has S93 LRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S93 LRF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S93 LRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Apr 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S93 LRF find?
S93 LRF passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right.

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