MOT Car Check

BMW

Z3 · Silver

X685 FJH
MOTExpired
MOT due28 Jun 2022
First reg3 Jan 2001
Mileage108,453 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 October 2025.

FAILED · 22 Jun 2022
Test date22 Jun 2022
Expiry—
Test number607705191727
Mileage108,453 mi
MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisoryrusty underside due to age
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryrear diff bush perished
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective 2 front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2021
Test date29 Jun 2021
Expiry28 Jun 2022
Test number215853282398
Mileage107,076 mi
FAILED · 25 Jun 2021
Test date25 Jun 2021
Expiry—
Test number682354585077
Mileage107,076 mi
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2020
Test date29 Jun 2020
Expiry28 Jun 2021
Test number162666131279
Mileage104,088 mi
Advisoryfront & rear brake disc face surfaces rusting
PASSED · 18 Mar 2019
Test date18 Mar 2019
Expiry29 Mar 2020
Test number969123591375
Mileage102,545 mi
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2018
Test date19 Mar 2018
Expiry29 Mar 2019
Test number685220739662
Mileage100,034 mi
Advisoryslight engine oil leak
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisoryeml on
PASSED · 30 Mar 2017
Test date30 Mar 2017
Expiry29 Mar 2018
Test number283115791007
Mileage96,281 mi
FAILED · 24 Mar 2017
Test date24 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number664334060563
Mileage96,257 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOil leak bad!
PASSED · 26 Mar 2016
Test date26 Mar 2016
Expiry25 Mar 2017
Test number991643964890
Mileage93,247 mi
Advisoryadvise wear/play at nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints
Advisoryrear coil springs corroded
Advisoryfront flexible brake hoses perished
Advisorynearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded
Advisoryengine leaking oil
FAILED · 12 Mar 2016
Test date12 Mar 2016
Expiry—
Test number354457465377
Mileage93,244 mi
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryadvise wear/play at nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints
Advisoryrear coil springs corroded
Advisoryfront flexible brake hoses perished
Advisorynearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded
Advisoryengine leaking oil
PASSED · 3 Mar 2015
Test date3 Mar 2015
Expiry2 Mar 2016
Test number138582765065
Mileage90,216 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 17 Feb 2015
Test date17 Feb 2015
Expiry—
Test number978048045038
Mileage90,195 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered2 Front tyres perished (cracking at sidewalls)
PASSED · 1 Feb 2014
Test date1 Feb 2014
Expiry31 Jan 2015
Test number448342634024
Mileage88,045 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 10 Nov 2012
Test date10 Nov 2012
Expiry10 Nov 2013
Test number828725512343
Mileage85,470 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 18 Oct 2011
Test date18 Oct 2011
Expiry10 Nov 2012
Test number329071891235
Mileage84,300 mi
FAILED · 13 Oct 2011
Test date13 Oct 2011
Expiry—
Test number218506481261
Mileage84,281 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 10 Nov 2010
Test date10 Nov 2010
Expiry10 Nov 2011
Test number481244410321
Mileage81,592 mi
PASSED · 11 Nov 2009
Test date11 Nov 2009
Expiry10 Nov 2010
Test number884475819381
Mileage77,625 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredadv exhaust rear section corroded
FAILED · 6 Nov 2009
Test date6 Nov 2009
Expiry—
Test number384290719344
Mileage77,614 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredn/s front rubber brake hose cracking
PASSED · 7 Oct 2008
Test date7 Oct 2008
Expiry6 Oct 2009
Test number900051588200
Mileage70,630 mi
PASSED · 15 Aug 2007
Test date15 Aug 2007
Expiry14 Aug 2008
Test number701467027200
Mileage62,323 mi
PASSED · 18 Jul 2006
Test date18 Jul 2006
Expiry17 Jul 2007
Test number974059496171
Mileage53,225 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)