R6AMY - BMW Z3
MOT: ValidGB
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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 features a range of engine options, including inline-four and inline-six variants, offering a blend of performance and agility. Its sleek, roadster and coupe body styles, combined with precise handling and classic BMW engineering, have cemented its status as a beloved classic among enthusiasts. The Z3’s unique combination of style, performance, and heritage makes it a notable chapter in BMW’s history of sporty, driver-focused vehicles.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
This is a 2001 BMW Z3, registration R6AMY, first registered in November 2001. The vehicle has a red exterior and is powered by a 3,201cc petrol engine. It currently has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 10 December 2024 and valid until 12 December 2025. The car has recorded a mileage of 36,672 miles and is taxed. There are no advisory notes from the latest MOT test. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are not specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,672 mi
Expires: 12 December 2025
Passed - 13 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,096 mi
Expires: 12 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 04 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,090 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 12 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,085 mi
Expires: 29 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- Advisory Front front suspension corroded
- Advisory Rear rear suspension corroded
Passed - 28 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,013 mi
Expires: 29 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Advisory Front & Rear Suspension components slightly corroded
- Advisory Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 27 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,010 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Major Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Advisory Front & Rear Suspension components slightly corroded
- Advisory Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,093 mi
Expires: 29 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 25 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,093 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 30 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,183 mi
Expires: 29 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 25 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,183 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 31 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,911 mi
Expires: 10 November 2019
Failed - 29 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,911 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 24 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,147 mi
Expires: 10 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill area corroded and becoming insecure. (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Handbrake cable in poor condition and broken mounting.
- Advisory Offside Rear Handbrake cable in poor condition.
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge.
Passed - 26 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,843 mi
Expires: 10 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 22 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,843 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 19 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,348 mi
Expires: 10 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)
Passed - 17 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,607 mi
Expires: 10 November 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 29 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,524 mi
Expires: 10 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Failed - 15 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,524 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 23 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,759 mi
Expires: 10 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Failed - 19 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,757 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Passed - 26 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 6,470 mi
Expires: 10 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 25 October 2011 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 6,470 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 11 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 2,646 mi
Expires: 10 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Failed - 11 October 2010 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 2,646 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 15 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,198 km
Expires: 10 November 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 14 October 2009 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,198 km
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 11 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,564 km
Expires: 10 November 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed - 08 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,452 mi
Expires: 07 October 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,739 km
Expires: 15 November 2007
Passed - 31 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,742 km
Expires: 15 November 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for R6AMY?
The MOT expires on 12 December 2025.
What is the tax status of R6AMY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of R6AMY?
This is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 3201cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of R6AMY?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.