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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

W611 WAMMOT history

W611 WAM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 244,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

W611 WAM blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
244,239 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W611 WAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W611 WAM was last recorded at 244,239 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,239 miles · 23 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 244,239 miles
  • 2021 – 238,917 miles
  • 2020 – 238,892 miles
  • 2019 – 235,048 miles
  • 2018 – 226,363 miles
  • 2017 – 217,447 miles
  • 2016 – 208,611 miles
  • 2015 – 199,119 miles
  • 2014 – 188,992 miles
  • 2013 – 180,345 miles
  • 2012 – 170,579 miles
  • 2011 – 161,097 miles
  • 2010 – 150,663 miles
  • 2009 – 140,863 miles
  • 2008 – 130,763 miles
  • 2007 – 120,638 miles
  • 2006 – 106,558 miles
  • 2005 – 88,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,239 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,239 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    244,239 miles
    Test number
    933922941750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail244,239 miles (+5,322)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,239 miles
    Test number
    898337032045
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass238,917 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    238,917 miles
    Test number
    770014532861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail238,892 miles (+3,844)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,892 miles
    Test number
    249266092242
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass235,048 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    235,048 miles
    Test number
    579263131205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail235,029 miles (+8,666)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,029 miles
    Test number
    180563042908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass226,363 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    226,363 miles
    Test number
    473943700993
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail226,325 miles (+8,878)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,325 miles
    Test number
    272029462363
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass217,447 miles (+8,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    217,447 miles
    Test number
    520037046287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass208,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    208,611 miles
    Test number
    774670710472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail208,611 miles (+9,492)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,611 miles
    Test number
    154266995867
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass199,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    199,119 miles
    Test number
    145170017983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail199,119 miles (+10,127)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,119 miles
    Test number
    170368698695
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass188,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    188,992 miles
    Test number
    788180234397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail188,992 miles (+8,647)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,992 miles
    Test number
    397290634386
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass180,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    180,345 miles
    Test number
    245811643396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail180,345 miles (+9,766)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,345 miles
    Test number
    108093933398
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes have slight corrosion

  18. Pass170,579 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    170,579 miles
    Test number
    235094422322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail170,170 miles (+9,073)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,170 miles
    Test number
    689080112315
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass161,097 miles (+10,434)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    161,097 miles
    Test number
    525887721397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass150,663 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    150,663 miles
    Test number
    652421920304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail150,411 miles (+9,548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,411 miles
    Test number
    873680110323
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass140,863 miles (+10,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    140,863 miles
    Test number
    482481019494
    • 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)

  24. Pass130,763 miles (+10,125)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    130,763 miles
    Test number
    314327828332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,638 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    120,638 miles
    Test number
    364913937331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail120,523 miles (+13,965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,523 miles
    Test number
    484522537453
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass106,558 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    106,558 miles
    Test number
    632088326354
    • NoteAir bag light on

  28. Fail106,558 miles (+17,567)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,558 miles
    Test number
    423548226396
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  29. Pass88,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    88,991 miles
    Test number
    832567325371
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about W611 WAM

Does W611 WAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W611 WAM expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W611 WAM?
The MOT on W611 WAM expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W611 WAM done?
W611 WAM was recorded at 244,239 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 9,311 miles a year.
Has W611 WAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W611 WAM has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on W611 WAM 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 W611 WAM find?
W611 WAM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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