R61OMG - BMW Z3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
The BMW Z3, often referred to simply as the Z3, is a compact sports car produced by the German automaker BMW from 1995 to 2002. Renowned for its distinctive design and engaging driving experience, the Z3 was the first model to be built in the United States at BMW’s Spartanburg plant. This model gained popularity for its sleek, roadster and coupe variants, offering a blend of performance and style. Key features include a lightweight chassis, rear-wheel drive layout, and a range of inline-four and inline-six engines, making it a favourite among enthusiasts. With its compact dimensions and classic roadster appeal, the BMW Z3 remains a notable chapter in BMW’s history of sporty, driver-focused vehicles.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This is a 1998 BMW Z3, registration R61OMG, first registered in March 1998. The vehicle has a red exterior and is powered by a 2793cc petrol engine. It currently holds a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 3rd March 2025 and valid until 6th March 2026. The car has recorded a mileage of 102,127 miles. It is taxed and has no advisory notes from the latest MOT. No information on CO2 emissions is available. The vehicle appears to be in roadworthy condition based on the recent MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 03 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,127 mi
Expires: 06 March 2026
Passed - 06 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,905 mi
Expires: 06 March 2025
Passed - 07 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,462 mi
Expires: 06 March 2024
Failed - 02 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,446 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Failed - 14 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,303 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coolant leak
Passed - 08 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,751 mi
Expires: 07 June 2022
Failed - 08 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,751 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Passed - 15 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,954 mi
Expires: 25 October 2020
Failed - 15 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,954 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 11 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,174 mi
Expires: 25 April 2019
Passed - 26 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,564 mi
Expires: 25 April 2018
Passed - 12 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,352 mi
Expires: 30 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 01 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,472 mi
Expires: 30 June 2015
Failed - 27 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,472 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 22 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,015 mi
Expires: 21 June 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 22 May 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,996 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 22 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,757 mi
Expires: 21 May 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 17 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 0
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 12 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,203 mi
Expires: 11 May 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Failed - 11 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,752 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 11 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,752 mi
Expires: 10 May 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 01 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,223 mi
Expires: 30 April 2010
Failed - 30 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,223 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed - 05 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,374 mi
Expires: 29 October 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 30 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,894 mi
Expires: 29 October 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for R61OMG?
The MOT expires on 06 March 2026.
What is the tax status of R61OMG?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.
What are the specifications of R61OMG?
This is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 2793cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of R61OMG?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.