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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P129 DPMMOT history

P129 DPM is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.

P129 DPM black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
98,373 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P129 DPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

P129 DPM was last recorded at 98,373 miles on 1 May 2024, 2,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,724 miles · 14 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,649 miles
Average per year
2,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,373 miles
  • 2022 – 95,724 miles
  • 2021 – 93,809 miles
  • 2020 – 92,234 miles
  • 2018 – 86,188 miles
  • 2017 – 83,521 miles
  • 2016 – 82,848 miles
  • 2012 – 81,929 miles
  • 2010 – 76,782 miles
  • 2009 – 74,497 miles
  • 2008 – 72,146 miles
  • 2007 – 68,841 miles
  • 2006 – 62,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,373 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe to o/s rear flexy (on suspension arm) corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,373 miles (+2,649)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,373 miles
    Test number
    933021899147
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,724 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,724 miles
    Test number
    495765022004
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail95,629 miles (+49)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,629 miles
    Test number
    382232772529
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,580 miles (+1,771)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,580 miles
    Test number
    394933498240
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass93,809 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,809 miles
    Test number
    547095547567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,723 miles (+1,489)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,723 miles
    Test number
    852477294707
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass92,234 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,234 miles
    Test number
    100631775781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,156 miles (+5,968)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    599431313877
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,188 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,188 miles
    Test number
    285249933175
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to o/s rear flexy (on suspension arm) corroding.

  10. Fail86,186 miles (+12)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,186 miles
    Test number
    718278503827
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to o/s rear flexy (on suspension arm) corroding.

  11. Fail86,174 miles (+2,653)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,174 miles
    Test number
    322191131393
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play both lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass83,521 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,521 miles
    Test number
    855422069317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,848 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    329707488721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    735457812224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    499696711206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass76,782 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    533449100265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,497 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    222308089444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,146 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    533283518282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,841 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,841 miles
    Test number
    721718207256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,682 miles
    Test number
    143683006269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P129 DPM

Does P129 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P129 DPM expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P129 DPM?
The MOT on P129 DPM expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P129 DPM done?
P129 DPM was recorded at 98,373 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 2,008 miles a year.
Has P129 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P129 DPM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on P129 DPM 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 P129 DPM find?
P129 DPM failed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central rear obligatory mirror missing, and 12 more.

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