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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T101 ABMMOT history

T101 ABM is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2024
Mileage
86,517 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T101 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T101 ABM was last recorded at 86,517 miles on 5 Aug 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,513 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,517 miles
  • 2022 – 86,509 miles
  • 2020 – 86,434 miles
  • 2019 – 86,239 miles
  • 2018 – 85,908 miles
  • 2017 – 85,599 miles
  • 2016 – 85,146 miles
  • 2015 – 84,515 miles
  • 2013 – 83,181 miles
  • 2012 – 81,928 miles
  • 2011 – 80,581 miles
  • 2010 – 79,617 miles
  • 2009 – 78,119 miles
  • 2008 – 76,504 miles
  • 2007 – 74,742 miles
  • 2006 – 71,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,517 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,517 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,517 miles
    Test number
    724252045438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,513 miles (+4)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,513 miles
    Test number
    997436225782
    • 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 emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corron (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass86,509 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    793355388366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,434 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,434 miles
    Test number
    207587252840
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail86,434 miles (+195)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,434 miles
    Test number
    201168537731
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass86,239 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    725302092608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,908 miles
    Test number
    567616824852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,908 miles (+309)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,908 miles
    Test number
    566706604965
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass85,599 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,599 miles
    Test number
    244864008327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,597 miles (+451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    750146317415
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass85,146 miles (+631)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,146 miles
    Test number
    125105759065
    • AdvisoryFront number plate has a crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass84,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,515 miles
    Test number
    777917205119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,515 miles (+1,334)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,515 miles
    Test number
    378174005146
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass83,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    386227333373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,181 miles (+1,253)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    307946623398
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront Numberplate has a crack
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass81,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    498098422392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,928 miles (+1,347)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    476977422374
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKS
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

  18. Pass80,581 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,581 miles
    Test number
    666769941231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,617 miles
    Test number
    580878830290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,617 miles (+1,498)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,617 miles
    Test number
    980407030276
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNsr tyre wall cracked
    • NoteOsr tyre wall cracked

  21. Pass78,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    463417739266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,119 miles (+1,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    623487239280
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass76,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,504 miles
    Test number
    460263648236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,504 miles (+1,762)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,504 miles
    Test number
    901584638271
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass74,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,742 miles
    Test number
    370332677198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,742 miles (+3,697)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,742 miles
    Test number
    490102877105
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass71,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    71,045 miles
    Test number
    473261016114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T101 ABM

Does T101 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T101 ABM expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T101 ABM?
The MOT on T101 ABM expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T101 ABM done?
T101 ABM was recorded at 86,517 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2023, an average of 895 miles a year.
Has T101 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T101 ABM has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T101 ABM 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 T101 ABM find?
T101 ABM passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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