BMW Z3 P7LYA has 24 MOTs

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This 1998 BMW Z3 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 104,157 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 11:50.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Saturday 15th August 2026.

P7LYA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH AUGUST 2026104,157 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202415TH AUGUST 2025104,149 MI
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202310TH AUGUST 2024104,140 MI
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202210TH AUGUST 2023104,129 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20215TH AUGUST 2022104,087 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 202031ST JULY 2021104,058 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201931ST JULY 2020104,003 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 201819TH JUNE 2019103,552 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 201719TH JUNE 2018103,163 MI
PASSED2ND JUNE 201614TH JUNE 2017102,559 MI
FAILED27TH MAY 2016102,559 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED21ST MAY 201514TH JUNE 2016101,835 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 201414TH JUNE 2015101,169 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED10TH JUNE 201314TH JUNE 2014100,283 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 201214TH JUNE 201399,226 MI
FAILED7TH JUNE 201299,226 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED2ND JUNE 20111ST JUNE 201298,291 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 201028TH MAY 201196,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED29TH MAY 200928TH MAY 201095,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
FAILED22ND APRIL 200894,146 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND APRIL 200821ST APRIL 200994,146 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH APRIL 200717TH APRIL 200891,046 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED16TH APRIL 200791,046 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 200522ND NOVEMBER 200687,731 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P7LYA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

P7LYA MOT Comments

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P7LYA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 104,157 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,858 miles

P7LYA FAQs

This Bmw Z3 with registration P7LYA was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 104,157 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,858 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw Z3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P7LYA has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Z3 has had 21 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Z3 is currently SORN .

Does P7LYA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 3rd May 2026 P7LYA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P7LYA Taxed?

No, as of Sunday 3rd May 2026 P7LYA does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does P7LYA MOT expire?

The current MOT for P7LYA will expire in 3 months on Saturday 15th August 2026. Read more

When did P7LYA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P7LYA was on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 11:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P7LYA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for P7LYA we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P7LYA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for P7LYA we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P7LYA?

P7LYA is registered as a 1998 Bmw Z3. Read more

How many miles has P7LYA done?

The odometer reading for P7LYA at the last MOT in August 2025 was 104,157 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,858 miles per year. Read more

How old is P7LYA?

The vehicle P7LYA was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 15th July 1998. Read more

What colour is P7LYA?

The official colour of P7LYA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does P7LYA have?

P7LYA has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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