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Z3 · Blue

P4HM F
MOTExpired
MOT due22 May 2026
First reg8 Jan 1998
Mileage154,847 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 October 2025.

PASSED · 30 Apr 2025
Test date30 Apr 2025
Expiry22 May 2026
Test number289349451308
Mileage154,847 mi
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))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front sill end corroded and holed
AdvisoryOffside Front sill end corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 30 Apr 2025
Test date30 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number842849259326
Mileage154,847 mi
MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front sill end corroded and holed
AdvisoryOffside Front sill end corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 23 May 2024
Test date23 May 2024
Expiry22 May 2025
Test number116154687957
Mileage153,282 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 23 Apr 2024
Test date23 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number108431641691
Mileage153,259 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 16 May 2023
Test date16 May 2023
Expiry15 May 2024
Test number919612937364
Mileage151,562 mi
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point area corroded / sill
AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking point corroded / sill
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch / end of sill is holed & corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch holed / corroded
FAILED · 9 May 2023
Test date9 May 2023
Expiry
Test number703245999103
Mileage151,562 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp lens also loose (4.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point area corroded / sill
AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking point corroded / sill
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch / end of sill is holed & corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch holed / corroded
PASSED · 21 Dec 2021
Test date21 Dec 2021
Expiry20 Dec 2022
Test number163254404984
Mileage150,891 mi
PASSED · 14 Dec 2020
Test date14 Dec 2020
Expiry17 Dec 2021
Test number133325939006
Mileage149,929 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 18 Dec 2019
Test date18 Dec 2019
Expiry17 Dec 2020
Test number380391419477
Mileage148,843 mi
PASSED · 22 Nov 2018
Test date22 Nov 2018
Expiry21 Nov 2019
Test number262623098583
Mileage147,795 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2017
Test date11 Oct 2017
Expiry27 Oct 2018
Test number861072830832
Mileage146,874 mi
Advisoryn/s/r slight brake bind
Advisorybrake pipes to front hoses slightly corroded
Advisoryn/s steering rack arm slight play
Advisoryo/s/r handbrake performance low
Advisoryslight corrosion on rear inner sills
FAILED · 9 Oct 2017
Test date9 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number801123679782
Mileage146,873 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisoryn/s/r slight brake bind
Advisorybrake pipes to front hoses slightly corroded
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisoryn/s steering rack arm slight play
PASSED · 4 Oct 2016
Test date4 Oct 2016
Expiry27 Oct 2017
Test number173212147385
Mileage145,996 mi
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
FAILED · 3 Oct 2016
Test date3 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number175624603130
Mileage145,994 mi
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
PASSED · 28 Oct 2015
Test date28 Oct 2015
Expiry27 Oct 2016
Test number144470031899
Mileage145,459 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FAILED · 20 Oct 2015
Test date20 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number195599763538
Mileage145,431 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2014
Test date22 Oct 2014
Expiry26 Oct 2015
Test number879945794297
Mileage144,581 mi
User EnteredRear exhaust deteriorated
FAILED · 22 Oct 2014
Test date22 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number306895194414
Mileage144,580 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
User EnteredRear exhaust deteriorated
PASSED · 18 Oct 2013
Test date18 Oct 2013
Expiry26 Oct 2014
Test number176641993264
Mileage143,787 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 16 Oct 2013
Test date16 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number308109483408
Mileage143,780 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 27 Oct 2012
Test date27 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number235391002326
Mileage143,434 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 27 Oct 2012
Test date27 Oct 2012
Expiry26 Oct 2013
Test number475661702446
Mileage143,434 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 Dec 2011
Test date5 Dec 2011
Expiry4 Dec 2012
Test number578199031395
Mileage143,060 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredhigh level stop lamp only working to 50% of its lamp capacity/ blown bulbs or leds
User Enteredair bag malfunction lamp illuminated
FAILED · 26 Nov 2011
Test date26 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number678820331392
Mileage143,050 mi
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredhigh level stop lamp only working to 50% of its lamp capacity/ blown bulbs or leds
User Enteredair bag malfunction lamp illuminated
PASSED · 10 Feb 2011
Test date10 Feb 2011
Expiry9 Feb 2012
Test number317091641020
Mileage135,627 mi
FAILED · 9 Feb 2011
Test date9 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number158130041452
Mileage135,627 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredair bag light on
PASSED · 3 Feb 2010
Test date3 Feb 2010
Expiry2 Feb 2011
Test number171144330086
Mileage124,519 mi
FAILED · 2 Feb 2010
Test date2 Feb 2010
Expiry
Test number652963730030
Mileage124,519 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredslight play in o/s steering arm
PASSED · 2 Feb 2009
Test date2 Feb 2009
Expiry1 Feb 2010
Test number632303939008
Mileage112,723 mi
FAILED · 2 Feb 2009
Test date2 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number202703139016
Mileage112,703 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 1 Feb 2008
Test date1 Feb 2008
Expiry31 Jan 2009
Test number662522838040
Mileage100,997 mi
FAILED · 29 Jan 2008
Test date29 Jan 2008
Expiry
Test number971079328042
Mileage100,997 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 30 Jun 2006
Test date30 Jun 2006
Expiry5 Jul 2007
Test number564411786163
Mileage76,170 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredexhust clamp on gearbox broken