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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

W256 MRHMOT history

W256 MRH is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.

W256 MRH black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2023
Mileage
106,017 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 MRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 MRH was last recorded at 106,017 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2009: 79,392 miles, lower than 112,148 miles on 20 Aug 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
106,005 miles · 24 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,017 miles
  • 2021 – 106,005 miles
  • 2020 – 105,964 miles
  • 2019 – 104,890 miles
  • 2015 – 102,848 miles
  • 2013 – 98,070 miles
  • 2011 – 94,266 miles
  • 2009 – 91,750 miles
  • 2008 – 112,148 miles
  • 2007 – 100,782 miles
  • 2006 – 88,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,017 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,017 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,017 miles
    Test number
    961713022892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,005 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    589132074856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail106,004 miles (+40)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,004 miles
    Test number
    172129815013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished /cords inner(255/40/17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative switch (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nsf washer inop (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,964 miles
    Test number
    637482286398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,964 miles (+1,074)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,964 miles
    Test number
    952181162061
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass104,890 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,890 miles
    Test number
    281393349718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,848 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,848 miles
    Test number
    902911175407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail102,847 miles (+4,777)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,847 miles
    Test number
    762681283904
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass98,070 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    145099393441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyre side walls split
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NotePlay in offside front steering arm

  10. Fail98,070 miles (+3,804)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    165295293437
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyre side walls split
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NotePlay in offside front steering arm

  11. Pass94,266 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,266 miles
    Test number
    419185931096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,750 miles (+12,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    91,750 miles
    Test number
    502552549393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres worn

  13. Pass79,502 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,502 miles
    Test number
    904878079099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Fail79,392 miles (-32,756)3 failures3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,392 miles
    Test number
    330537379086
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass112,148 miles (+11,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    591423838281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass100,782 miles (+12,160)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,782 miles
    Test number
    763495517238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,622 miles
    Test number
    151699176144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 MRH

Does W256 MRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 MRH expired on 16 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 MRH?
The MOT on W256 MRH expired on 16 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 MRH done?
W256 MRH was recorded at 106,017 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 1,089 miles a year.
Has W256 MRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 MRH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on W256 MRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W256 MRH find?
W256 MRH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17w.

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