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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P24 TDEMOT history

P24 TDE is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.

P24 TDE silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2025
Mileage
89,272 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 TDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P24 TDE was last recorded at 89,272 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 2,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,830 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,442 miles
Average per year
2,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,272 miles
  • 2024 – 86,830 miles
  • 2023 – 83,321 miles
  • 2022 – 79,947 miles
  • 2021 – 78,897 miles
  • 2020 – 75,702 miles
  • 2018 – 74,663 miles
  • 2017 – 72,707 miles
  • 2016 – 70,310 miles
  • 2015 – 67,602 miles
  • 2014 – 66,162 miles
  • 2013 – 63,812 miles
  • 2012 – 60,946 miles
  • 2011 – 57,039 miles
  • 2009 – 54,304 miles
  • 2008 – 52,313 miles
  • 2007 – 50,119 miles
  • 2006 – 47,619 miles
  • 2005 – 43,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,272 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryDiff carrier bush split
  • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryOuter sills corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,272 miles (+2,442)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,272 miles
    Test number
    706853072954
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryDiff carrier bush split
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes worn
  2. Pass86,830 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    533486755121
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes worn
  3. Fail86,828 miles (+3,507)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,828 miles
    Test number
    988151321479
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  4. Pass83,321 miles (+3,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    379376913808
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass79,947 miles (+1,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    678855681914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine & sill covers fitted
  6. Pass78,897 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    401234481249
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started to outer sill cover panels both sides
  7. Pass75,702 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    539815001345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded up
  8. Fail75,702 miles (+1,039)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    748794451780
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded up
  9. Pass74,663 miles (+1,956)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,663 miles
    Test number
    207509640456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass72,707 miles (+2,397)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    226178668554
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  11. Pass70,310 miles (+2,708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    410550411159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  12. Pass67,602 miles (+1,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    939714805121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass66,162 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    198928294046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    967523753009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,811 miles (+2,865)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,811 miles
    Test number
    946273453076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass60,946 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    445040622078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,039 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    508858111087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,304 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,304 miles
    Test number
    194141959377
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror cracked.
  19. Fail54,304 miles (+1,991)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,304 miles
    Test number
    562750659319
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  20. Pass52,313 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,313 miles
    Test number
    874348438382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,119 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    124349247374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,619 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,619 miles
    Test number
    224711566349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,576 miles
    Test number
    910801945317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P24 TDE

Does P24 TDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P24 TDE expired on 20 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P24 TDE?
The MOT on P24 TDE expired on 20 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P24 TDE done?
P24 TDE was recorded at 89,272 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 2,344 miles a year.
Has P24 TDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 TDE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on P24 TDE 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 P24 TDE find?
P24 TDE failed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 6 more.

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