BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T14 RBAMOT history
T14 RBA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 117,106 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,857 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T14 RBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T14 RBA was last recorded at 117,106 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 116,647 miles · 16 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 459 miles
- Average per year
- 2,857 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 117,106 miles
- 2020 – 116,647 miles
- 2019 – 112,125 miles
- 2018 – 109,188 miles
- 2017 – 107,052 miles
- 2016 – 106,509 miles
- 2015 – 105,901 miles
- 2014 – 104,033 miles
- 2013 – 102,121 miles
- 2012 – 100,517 miles
- 2011 – 97,731 miles
- 2010 – 94,699 miles
- 2009 – 92,500 miles
- 2008 – 90,147 miles
- 2007 – 86,230 miles
- 2006 – 73,563 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious Brake Pipes Corroded.
- AdvisoryVarious Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension Components.
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,106 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 117,106 miles
- Test number
- 603674727260
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious Brake Pipes Corroded.
- AdvisoryVarious Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension Components.
Fail117,106 miles (+459)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,106 miles
- Test number
- 533361782116
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious Brake Pipes Corroded.
- AdvisoryVarious Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension Components.
Pass116,647 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 116,647 miles
- Test number
- 465073970304
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,644 miles (+4,519)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,644 miles
- Test number
- 440653186331
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,125 miles (+2,937)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 112,125 miles
- Test number
- 130006519443
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has a slight leak of fluid
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth registration plates deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes rusty
- AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak engine area
- AdvisorySlight leak of exhaust gasses center section
Pass109,188 miles (+2,136)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 109,188 miles
- Test number
- 584638414991
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake application lagging.
- AdvisoryNearside and offside undersills have surface corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely perished. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass107,052 miles (+543)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 107,052 miles
- Test number
- 286202113696
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass106,509 miles (+608)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 106,509 miles
- Test number
- 311825195212
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At pipe going to rear box. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing.
Pass105,901 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 105,901 miles
- Test number
- 258713025278
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear near side tyre is cracked all round
Fail105,896 miles (+1,863)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,896 miles
- Test number
- 369242125444
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear near side tyre is cracked all round
Pass104,033 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 104,033 miles
- Test number
- 735193354259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,121 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 102,121 miles
- Test number
- 265765753242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,109 miles (+1,592)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,109 miles
- Test number
- 366654253228
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,517 miles (+2,786)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 100,517 miles
- Test number
- 429348042286
- NoteAll tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
- NoteRear exhaust bracket missing
Pass97,731 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 97,731 miles
- Test number
- 566214541202
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly out of shape
Fail97,731 miles (+3,032)2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,731 miles
- Test number
- 866053341222
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly out of shape
Pass94,699 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 94,699 miles
- Test number
- 254356550296
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail94,693 miles (+2,193)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,693 miles
- Test number
- 862702450233
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass92,500 miles (+2,353)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 92,500 miles
- Test number
- 891005059265
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,147 miles (+3,917)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 90,147 miles
- Test number
- 731603958275
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear discs corroded
Pass86,230 miles (+12,667)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 86,230 miles
- Test number
- 332879927402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass73,563 miles (+764)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 73,563 miles
- Test number
- 622589946203
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass72,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 72,799 miles
- Test number
- 923314116268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,799 miles8 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,799 miles
- Test number
- 553155306243
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise front pads low
- NoteAdvise slight crack in screen
Questions about T14 RBA
- Does T14 RBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T14 RBA expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T14 RBA?
- The MOT on T14 RBA expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T14 RBA done?
- T14 RBA was recorded at 117,106 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 2,857 miles a year.
- Has T14 RBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T14 RBA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on T14 RBA 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 T14 RBA find?
- T14 RBA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear exhaust mounting defective, and 2 more.
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