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BMW

Z3 · Silver

T838 BDN
MOTValid
MOT due20 Aug 2026
First reg31 Dec 1999
Mileage105,209 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 August 2025.

PASSED · 21 Aug 2025
Test date21 Aug 2025
Expiry20 Aug 2026
Test number645081599261
Mileage105,209 mi
FAILED · 16 Aug 2025
Test date16 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number987739929854
Mileage105,223 mi
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MinorBrake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airt bag light (7.1.6 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 May 2025
Test date19 May 2025
Expiry
Test number567292929270
Mileage105,209 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Apr 2024
Test date19 Apr 2024
Expiry18 Apr 2025
Test number499343929536
Mileage102,114 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 16 Apr 2024
Test date16 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number656509639755
Mileage102,105 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Apr 2023
Test date17 Apr 2023
Expiry16 Apr 2024
Test number577692535272
Mileage99,286 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 13 Apr 2023
Test date13 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number646867281240
Mileage99,277 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Feb 2022
Test date26 Feb 2022
Expiry25 Feb 2023
Test number999164476366
Mileage94,803 mi
PASSED · 27 Mar 2021
Test date27 Mar 2021
Expiry26 Mar 2022
Test number589739752937
Mileage93,582 mi
FAILED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number722362099752
Mileage93,582 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry24 Jan 2021
Test number303774336273
Mileage88,940 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
FAILED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number196329672872
Mileage88,940 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 25 Jan 2019
Test date25 Jan 2019
Expiry24 Jan 2020
Test number939966063265
Mileage79,645 mi
Advisoryexhaust clamp on gearbox rusted
FAILED · 25 Jan 2019
Test date25 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number452727432534
Mileage79,643 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Advisoryexhaust clamp on gearbox rusted
PASSED · 8 Sep 2015
Test date8 Sep 2015
Expiry17 Sep 2016
Test number937101057993
Mileage78,313 mi
FAILED · 7 Sep 2015
Test date7 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number533460835272
Mileage78,312 mi
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2014
Test date1 Sep 2014
Expiry17 Sep 2015
Test number396484644480
Mileage69,468 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredBoth handbrake cable outter cssings damaged
FAILED · 28 Aug 2014
Test date28 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number758030944246
Mileage69,639 mi
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear 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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredBoth handbrake cable outter cssings damaged
PASSED · 17 Sep 2013
Test date17 Sep 2013
Expiry17 Sep 2014
Test number928700463212
Mileage60,842 mi
AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredBoth handbrake outter cables brocken
FAILED · 18 Sep 2012
Test date18 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number516272162244
Mileage52,482 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 18 Sep 2012
Test date18 Sep 2012
Expiry17 Sep 2013
Test number527332162256
Mileage52,482 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 3 Jul 2012
Test date3 Jul 2012
Expiry2 Jul 2013
Test number238615682119
Mileage52,316 mi
PASSED · 23 May 2011
Test date23 May 2011
Expiry24 May 2012
Test number288673541408
Mileage51,442 mi
FAILED · 25 May 2010
Test date25 May 2010
Expiry
Test number443535340144
Mileage49,297 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 25 May 2010
Test date25 May 2010
Expiry24 May 2011
Test number934395440177
Mileage49,297 mi
FAILED · 21 May 2009
Test date21 May 2009
Expiry
Test number973091649150
Mileage48,385 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 May 2009
Test date21 May 2009
Expiry23 May 2010
Test number904941349173
Mileage48,385 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 21 May 2008
Test date21 May 2008
Expiry
Test number902182348193
Mileage47,002 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 21 May 2008
Test date21 May 2008
Expiry23 May 2009
Test number224042448417
Mileage47,002 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 24 May 2007
Test date24 May 2007
Expiry23 May 2008
Test number513314947137
Mileage44,446 mi
PASSED · 18 May 2006
Test date18 May 2006
Expiry17 May 2007
Test number214588236421
Mileage41,808 mi
FAILED · 17 May 2006
Test date17 May 2006
Expiry
Test number224217036414
Mileage41,808 mi
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)