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This 1997 BMW Z3 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 16 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 104,868 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 13:14.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 14th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

R1DBC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 2026104,868 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Seat Runners Worn
  4. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion On All Suspension Components
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2025104,834 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Both Seat Runners Worn
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Headlights Deteriorated
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To All Suspension Arms
  12. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20246TH OCTOBER 2025103,939 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Slight Damage (0.1 (b))
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 2024103,856 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Slight Damage (0.1 (b))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202329TH SEPTEMBER 2024102,627 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 202229TH SEPTEMBER 2023101,256 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202129TH SEPTEMBER 202299,617 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 202199,617 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202029TH SEPTEMBER 202197,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 202097,081 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201929TH SEPTEMBER 202094,964 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201994,964 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201829TH SEPTEMBER 201992,434 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201892,434 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201729TH SEPTEMBER 201890,058 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 201790,058 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201629TH SEPTEMBER 201783,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 201683,527 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201529TH SEPTEMBER 201678,172 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Minor Oil Leak
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 201578,172 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Minor Oil Leak
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201429TH SEPTEMBER 201574,271 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 201474,243 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201329TH SEPTEMBER 201470,060 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201370,060 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 201265,661 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201218TH SEPTEMBER 201365,661 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201118TH SEPTEMBER 201262,523 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Brake Disc In Poor Condition
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201014TH SEPTEMBER 201158,998 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
  4. USER ENTERED - Airbag Light Stays On
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 201058,998 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
  5. USER ENTERED - Airbag Light Stays On
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 200954,923 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 200914TH SEPTEMBER 201054,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200814TH SEPTEMBER 200950,648 MI
FAILED30TH AUGUST 200744,978 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED30TH AUGUST 200712TH SEPTEMBER 200844,978 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 200612TH SEPTEMBER 200741,528 MI
FAILED29TH AUGUST 200641,528 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R1DBC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 56% | MOT Failure Rate: 44%

R1DBC MOT Comments

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R1DBC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 104,868 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,745 miles

R1DBC FAQs

This Bmw Z3 with registration R1DBC was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 104,868 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,745 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 36 MOTs on record for this Bmw Z3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 16 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R1DBC has a 56% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Z3 has had 104 Advisories, 9 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 16 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Z3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does R1DBC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 R1DBC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R1DBC Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 R1DBC does have Tax. Read more

When does R1DBC Tax expire?

The current Tax for R1DBC will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R1DBC MOT expire?

The current MOT for R1DBC will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 14th October 2026. Read more

When did R1DBC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R1DBC was on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 13:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R1DBC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for R1DBC 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 R1DBC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for R1DBC we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 56% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R1DBC?

R1DBC is registered as a 1997 Bmw Z3. Read more

How many miles has R1DBC done?

The odometer reading for R1DBC at the last MOT in October 2025 was 104,868 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 3,745 miles per year. Read more

How old is R1DBC?

The vehicle R1DBC was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 25th September 1997. Read more

What colour is R1DBC?

The official colour of R1DBC is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does R1DBC have?

R1DBC has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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