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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T144 EOBMOT history

T144 EOB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2024
Mileage
134,822 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T144 EOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T144 EOB was last recorded at 134,822 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,820 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,822 miles
  • 2022 – 113,865 miles
  • 2021 – 112,919 miles
  • 2020 – 109,960 miles
  • 2018 – 104,639 miles
  • 2017 – 100,602 miles
  • 2015 – 87,572 miles
  • 2014 – 79,408 miles
  • 2013 – 67,760 miles
  • 2012 – 60,357 miles
  • 2011 – 50,551 miles
  • 2010 – 44,643 miles
  • 2009 – 38,078 miles
  • 2008 – 37,261 miles
  • 2007 – 37,109 miles
  • 2006 – 36,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,822 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,822 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,822 miles
    Test number
    630212116327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,820 miles (+20,955)1 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,820 miles
    Test number
    166068451649
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass113,865 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,865 miles
    Test number
    635907376545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail113,860 miles (+941)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,860 miles
    Test number
    154554038140
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass112,919 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,919 miles
    Test number
    683461714239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,911 miles (+2,951)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,911 miles
    Test number
    639422033581
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    462444195254
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail109,959 miles (+5,320)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,959 miles
    Test number
    426521169628
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass104,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    909445804124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,639 miles (+4,037)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    929118068268
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass100,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,602 miles
    Test number
    635665619009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail100,601 miles (+13,029)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,601 miles
    Test number
    962551758097
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,572 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,572 miles
    Test number
    956696656394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,568 miles (+8,160)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,568 miles
    Test number
    202131745016
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail79,408 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    397331644211
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass79,408 miles (+11,648)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    715551544203
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass67,760 miles (+7,403)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    427122543271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass60,357 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,357 miles
    Test number
    508311262002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteThe off side front tyre has some splits in the outer side wall and may require replacement.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail60,357 miles (+9,806)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,357 miles
    Test number
    119001162023
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteThe off side front tyre has some splits in the outer side wall and may require replacement.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass50,551 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    255623961081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,643 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,643 miles
    Test number
    733555300120
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass44,643 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,643 miles
    Test number
    812355500162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,078 miles (+817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,078 miles
    Test number
    520599679062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass37,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,261 miles
    Test number
    911443578185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,261 miles (+152)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,261 miles
    Test number
    160902478191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail37,109 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,109 miles
    Test number
    264172527253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass37,109 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,109 miles
    Test number
    342122427250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass36,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    541321576118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,073 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    800187466174
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T144 EOB

Does T144 EOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T144 EOB expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T144 EOB?
The MOT on T144 EOB expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T144 EOB done?
T144 EOB was recorded at 134,822 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 5,759 miles a year.
Has T144 EOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T144 EOB has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T144 EOB 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 T144 EOB find?
T144 EOB passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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