BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc
249 BOBMOT history
249 BOB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 161,987 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,525 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 249 BOB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 3 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
249 BOB was last recorded at 161,987 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 161,140 miles · 26 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 847 miles
- Average per year
- 5,525 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 161,987 miles
- 2022 – 161,140 miles
- 2021 – 158,731 miles
- 2020 – 157,909 miles
- 2019 – 155,248 miles
- 2018 – 152,963 miles
- 2017 – 151,072 miles
- 2016 – 141,469 miles
- 2015 – 133,491 miles
- 2013 – 128,120 miles
- 2012 – 121,924 miles
- 2011 – 115,262 miles
- 2010 – 105,717 miles
- 2009 – 97,309 miles
- 2008 – 83,983 miles
- 2007 – 74,030 miles
- 2006 – 63,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,987 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,987 miles (+847)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 161,987 miles
- Test number
- 731194527601
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass161,140 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 161,140 miles
- Test number
- 915552684612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,133 miles (+2,402)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,133 miles
- Test number
- 551798257490
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass158,731 miles (+19)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 158,731 miles
- Test number
- 947361447430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail158,712 miles (+803)3 dangerous6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,712 miles
- Test number
- 448745461584
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass157,909 miles (+2,661)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 157,909 miles
- Test number
- 435105774060
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front small stone chip in front screen
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
- AdvisoryRear rear tyres close to legal limit
Pass155,248 miles (+2,285)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 155,248 miles
- Test number
- 693723734310
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit .......
- AdvisoryN/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroded .......
Pass152,963 miles (+1,891)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 152,963 miles
- Test number
- 172936722708
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side indicator (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,072 miles (+9,603)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 151,072 miles
- Test number
- 466782533121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,469 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 141,469 miles
- Test number
- 669266194737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,444 miles (+7,953)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,444 miles
- Test number
- 638056585189
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail133,491 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,491 miles
- Test number
- 128009395029
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass133,491 miles (+5,371)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 133,491 miles
- Test number
- 717809995025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,120 miles (+305)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 128,120 miles
- Test number
- 828029903331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,815 miles (+5,891)1 dangerous7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,815 miles
- Test number
- 807566093219
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass121,924 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 121,924 miles
- Test number
- 447237892248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail121,924 miles (+6,662)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,924 miles
- Test number
- 867387292284
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass115,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 115,262 miles
- Test number
- 557825461124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,262 miles (+9,545)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,262 miles
- Test number
- 948385061112
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass105,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 105,717 miles
- Test number
- 294834330143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,717 miles (+8,408)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,717 miles
- Test number
- 101193230134
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass97,309 miles (+13,326)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 97,309 miles
- Test number
- 500605539131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,983 miles (+167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 83,983 miles
- Test number
- 410055438077
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail83,816 miles (+9,786)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,816 miles
- Test number
- 163719928077
- FailureNearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass74,030 miles (+10,147)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 74,030 miles
- Test number
- 900800437074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 63,883 miles
- Test number
- 854117826000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 249 BOB
- What vehicle is registration 249 BOB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 249 BOB on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Sept 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 249 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 249 BOB expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 249 BOB?
- The MOT on 249 BOB expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 249 BOB done?
- 249 BOB was recorded at 161,987 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
- Has 249 BOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 249 BOB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on 249 BOB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 249 BOB find?
- 249 BOB passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides.
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