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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T132 JALMOT history

T132 JAL is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2023
Mileage
93,708 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T132 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T132 JAL was last recorded at 93,708 miles on 16 May 2022, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,688 miles · 11 May 2022
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,708 miles
  • 2019 – 91,634 miles
  • 2018 – 87,829 miles
  • 2017 – 84,573 miles
  • 2016 – 84,427 miles
  • 2015 – 82,683 miles
  • 2012 – 80,463 miles
  • 2011 – 73,814 miles
  • 2009 – 70,241 miles
  • 2008 – 63,992 miles
  • 2007 – 58,805 miles
  • 2006 – 53,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,708 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,708 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,708 miles
    Test number
    979655256541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,688 miles (+2,054)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    943698687141
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass91,634 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    243725590490
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail91,625 miles (+3,796)3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,625 miles
    Test number
    138728884160
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass87,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,829 miles
    Test number
    446497397094
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail87,825 miles (+6)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,825 miles
    Test number
    766785476563
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush console bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail87,819 miles (+3,246)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,819 miles
    Test number
    150146658093
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass84,573 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,573 miles
    Test number
    518478337871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass84,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,427 miles
    Test number
    247037192384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail84,427 miles (+1,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,427 miles
    Test number
    602798514334
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass82,683 miles (+2,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,683 miles
    Test number
    225409595038
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  12. Fail80,463 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    309676232392
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass80,463 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    705716832313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,814 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    326186611349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs are corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake discs are corroded

  15. Fail73,814 miles (+3,573)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    748094211312
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs are corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake discs are corroded

  16. Pass70,241 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,241 miles
    Test number
    740938639289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail70,238 miles (+6,246)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    100292839208
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass63,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    464704508213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail63,992 miles (+5,187)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    540724008282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    570394037211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,805 miles (+5,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    483104237284
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass53,338 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    463323626223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

Questions about T132 JAL

Does T132 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T132 JAL expired on 15 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T132 JAL?
The MOT on T132 JAL expired on 15 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T132 JAL done?
T132 JAL was recorded at 93,708 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 2,561 miles a year.
Has T132 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T132 JAL has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T132 JAL 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 T132 JAL find?
T132 JAL passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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