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BMW

Z3 · Green

T537 TWX
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Aug 2023
First reg30 Mar 1999
Mileage101,405 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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FAILED · 13 Jul 2023
Test date13 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number173477220988
Mileage101,405 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2022
Test date18 Aug 2022
Expiry18 Aug 2023
Test number319453664227
Mileage100,080 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED · 18 Aug 2022
Test date18 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number462138392491
Mileage100,078 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2021
Test date19 Aug 2021
Expiry18 Aug 2022
Test number712477702775
Mileage100,036 mi
PASSED · 5 Aug 2020
Test date5 Aug 2020
Expiry11 Aug 2021
Test number746217642535
Mileage99,708 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jul 2019
Test date25 Jul 2019
Expiry11 Aug 2020
Test number727660852436
Mileage99,227 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry11 Aug 2019
Test number287511814580
Mileage97,084 mi
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, very slight (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
FAILED · 26 Jul 2018
Test date26 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number630093915213
Mileage97,084 mi
MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, very slight (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point/sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Jul 2017
Test date22 Jul 2017
Expiry11 Aug 2018
Test number794159192137
Mileage95,261 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2016
Test date12 Aug 2016
Expiry11 Aug 2017
Test number805973750653
Mileage94,043 mi
AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisorycorrotion to both rear lower wings by rear suspention
FAILED · 11 Aug 2016
Test date11 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number829412214546
Mileage94,043 mi
Advisorycentre and rear exhaust has slight blow
AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspention arms are corroded (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspention arms are corroded (2.4.G.1)
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspention arms are corroded (2.4.G.1)
Advisoryunable to test both outtre sills due to covers on them
Advisoryboth rear bolt on wings are corroded
Advisoryboth rear inner sils aer corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
FailNearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
FAILED · 27 Jul 2016
Test date27 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number986240493865
Mileage94,043 mi
DangerousBrake performance not tested pipe burst on test (3.7.A.1)
FailRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear pipe bust on test (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorycentre and rear exhaust has slight blow
AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspention arms are corroded (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspention arms are corroded (2.4.G.1)
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspention arms are corroded (2.4.G.1)
Advisoryunable to test both outtre sills due to covers on them
Advisoryboth rear bolt on wings are corroded
Advisoryboth rear inner sils aer corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry28 Jul 2016
Test number387610315462
Mileage93,975 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredboth rear and front lower suspention arms are corroded
FAILED · 28 Jul 2015
Test date28 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number347109105228
Mileage93,975 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
FailOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredboth rear and front lower suspention arms are corroded
PASSED · 23 Aug 2013
Test date23 Aug 2013
Expiry2 Sep 2014
Test number246405833236
Mileage93,563 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Enterednear side front tyer is worn on inside and cracking badly
FAILED · 19 Aug 2013
Test date19 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number257601233225
Mileage93,563 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enterednear side front tyer is worn on inside and cracking badly
PASSED · 1 Sep 2012
Test date1 Sep 2012
Expiry2 Sep 2013
Test number145535842278
Mileage84,148 mi
PASSED · 26 Aug 2011
Test date26 Aug 2011
Expiry2 Sep 2012
Test number195498431259
Mileage0 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredalternator belt cracked
User Enteredair conditioning belt cracked
User Enteredoffside front brake disc worn
FAILED · 26 Aug 2011
Test date26 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number788098331285
Mileage0 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredalternator belt cracked
User Enteredair conditioning belt cracked
User Enteredoffside front brake disc worn
PASSED · 3 Sep 2010
Test date3 Sep 2010
Expiry2 Sep 2011
Test number131466240209
Mileage73,264 mi
FAILED · 25 Aug 2010
Test date25 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number250457430297
Mileage73,092 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2009
Test date1 Sep 2009
Expiry31 Aug 2010
Test number753694549239
Mileage65,815 mi
FAILED · 25 Aug 2009
Test date25 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number493167239235
Mileage65,646 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
User Enteredexhaust system heavily corroded
PASSED · 20 Aug 2008
Test date20 Aug 2008
Expiry29 Aug 2009
Test number530163738286
Mileage59,656 mi
FAILED · 8 Aug 2008
Test date8 Aug 2008
Expiry
Test number452561428250
Mileage59,654 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2007
Test date22 Aug 2007
Expiry29 Aug 2008
Test number890184637242
Mileage55,156 mi
FAILED · 20 Aug 2007
Test date20 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number371862837234
Mileage55,156 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Aug 2006
Test date30 Aug 2006
Expiry29 Aug 2007
Test number461932346288
Mileage49,245 mi
PASSED · 20 Aug 2005
Test date20 Aug 2005
Expiry19 Aug 2006
Test number564902235275
Mileage35,623 mi
FAILED · 19 Aug 2005
Test date19 Aug 2005
Expiry
Test number681801135283
Mileage35,623 mi
FailNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)