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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P169 ADDMOT history

P169 ADD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

P169 ADD blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2023
Mileage
131,421 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P169 ADD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P169 ADD was last recorded at 131,421 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,421 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,421 miles
  • 2021 – 120,165 miles
  • 2020 – 120,146 miles
  • 2018 – 120,124 miles
  • 2017 – 120,114 miles
  • 2016 – 120,107 miles
  • 2015 – 119,685 miles
  • 2014 – 118,586 miles
  • 2013 – 116,526 miles
  • 2012 – 116,063 miles
  • 2010 – 113,312 miles
  • 2009 – 103,018 miles
  • 2008 – 98,645 miles
  • 2006 – 92,748 miles
  • 2005 – 86,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,421 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,421 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,421 miles
    Test number
    141223710397
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,421 miles (+11,256)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,421 miles
    Test number
    316093285557
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper shock bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,165 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    362070747716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,146 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,146 miles
    Test number
    809119559078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,124 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,124 miles
    Test number
    959242169809
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail120,124 miles (+10)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,124 miles
    Test number
    843217174360
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail120,114 miles (+7)6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,114 miles
    Test number
    931394177758
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass120,107 miles (+422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,107 miles
    Test number
    413933176890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass119,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,685 miles
    Test number
    299894185058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail119,685 miles (+1,099)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,685 miles
    Test number
    339862485060
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass118,586 miles (+2,060)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,586 miles
    Test number
    945214884047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass116,526 miles (+463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,526 miles
    Test number
    506676283027
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass116,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,063 miles
    Test number
    628726712014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail116,063 miles (+2,751)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,063 miles
    Test number
    215556912019
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass113,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    113,312 miles
    Test number
    943288840390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail113,312 miles (+4,781)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,312 miles
    Test number
    551238340364
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass108,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,531 miles
    Test number
    913983810053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,530 miles (+5,512)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,530 miles
    Test number
    102903610408
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail103,018 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,018 miles
    Test number
    103839819044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Note.. rear silencer getting rusty
    • Note.. slight movement in offside front top strut mount

  20. Pass103,018 miles (+4,373)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    103,018 miles
    Test number
    412739519052
    • Note.. rear silencer getting rusty
    • Note.. slight movement in offside front top strut mount

  21. Pass98,645 miles (+5,897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    98,645 miles
    Test number
    980775118097
    • Note.. brake fluid level below mark /advise brake pad check

  22. Pass92,748 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    630345746381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    86,116 miles
    Test number
    652858945341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P169 ADD

Does P169 ADD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P169 ADD expired on 15 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P169 ADD?
The MOT on P169 ADD expired on 15 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P169 ADD done?
P169 ADD was recorded at 131,421 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 2,732 miles a year.
Has P169 ADD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P169 ADD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on P169 ADD 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 P169 ADD find?
P169 ADD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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