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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T147 ELGMOT history

T147 ELG is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
147,257 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 ELG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T147 ELG was last recorded at 147,257 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 4,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,960 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,297 miles
Average per year
6,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,257 miles
  • 2021 – 142,960 miles
  • 2020 – 139,419 miles
  • 2019 – 135,002 miles
  • 2018 – 129,685 miles
  • 2017 – 122,912 miles
  • 2016 – 116,290 miles
  • 2015 – 108,080 miles
  • 2014 – 99,683 miles
  • 2013 – 90,206 miles
  • 2012 – 83,412 miles
  • 2011 – 77,005 miles
  • 2010 – 67,652 miles
  • 2009 – 60,245 miles
  • 2008 – 53,244 miles
  • 2007 – 47,330 miles
  • 2006 – 37,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,257 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,257 miles (+4,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    147,257 miles
    Test number
    101094176405
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,960 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,960 miles
    Test number
    826448548429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,419 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,419 miles
    Test number
    910381789325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,389 miles (+4,387)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,389 miles
    Test number
    193055449945
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely handbrake shoes defective (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,002 miles
    Test number
    141138834502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail134,995 miles (+5,310)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,995 miles
    Test number
    224287730768
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass129,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,685 miles
    Test number
    837014607387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail129,680 miles (+6,768)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,680 miles
    Test number
    924333580342
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass122,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,912 miles
    Test number
    479885594663
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail122,908 miles (+6,618)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    336824461867
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass116,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    429396749852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail116,290 miles (+8,210)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    136896580622
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass108,080 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,080 miles
    Test number
    477543272298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,077 miles (+8,394)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    426274367038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass99,683 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,683 miles
    Test number
    509219054229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,338 miles (+9,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    856765944244
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass90,206 miles (+188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    997822143252
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail90,018 miles (+6,606)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,018 miles
    Test number
    838513233262
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass83,412 miles (+6,407)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,412 miles
    Test number
    367603842292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteO.S.R. handbrake cable deteriorated
    • NoteO.S.R. handbrake effort low

  20. Pass77,005 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    776284741204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,842 miles (+9,190)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,842 miles
    Test number
    657756731281
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteO.S.R. handbrake effort low

  22. Pass67,652 miles (+7,407)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,652 miles
    Test number
    123893340296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,245 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    771354949225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,244 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    721966738232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,330 miles (+9,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,330 miles
    Test number
    844454147241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass37,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,822 miles
    Test number
    373261946481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T147 ELG

Does T147 ELG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T147 ELG expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T147 ELG?
The MOT on T147 ELG expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T147 ELG done?
T147 ELG was recorded at 147,257 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 6,759 miles a year.
Has T147 ELG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 ELG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T147 ELG 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 T147 ELG find?
T147 ELG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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