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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T181 OAWMOT history

T181 OAW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
69,620 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 OAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 OAW was last recorded at 69,620 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 2,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,140 miles · 1 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
2,480 miles
Average per year
3,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,620 miles
  • 2020 – 67,140 miles
  • 2017 – 64,112 miles
  • 2016 – 59,513 miles
  • 2015 – 56,083 miles
  • 2014 – 53,057 miles
  • 2013 – 46,851 miles
  • 2012 – 44,827 miles
  • 2011 – 43,643 miles
  • 2010 – 41,845 miles
  • 2009 – 38,846 miles
  • 2008 – 36,657 miles
  • 2007 – 26,230 miles
  • 2006 – 16,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,620 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sills (7.1.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,620 miles (+2,480)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    251043874262
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,140 miles (+3,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    688324125023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass64,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    261668976416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Fail64,112 miles (+4,599)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    556806295150
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass59,513 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,513 miles
    Test number
    352885970933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,083 miles (+3,026)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,083 miles
    Test number
    115178335174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroding
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded (boarderline)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering arm

  7. Pass53,057 miles (+6,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    845366884057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass46,851 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    247746103453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,827 miles (+1,184)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    226788482027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass43,643 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,643 miles
    Test number
    328986191087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,845 miles (+2,999)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,845 miles
    Test number
    714104600151
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust support bracket corroded

  12. Pass38,846 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    452647009160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail38,845 miles (+2,188)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,845 miles
    Test number
    472345809114
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass36,657 miles (+10,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,657 miles
    Test number
    210227758200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass26,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    210326757218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail26,230 miles (+9,539)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    840306457212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass16,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,691 miles
    Test number
    451434726213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 OAW

Does T181 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 OAW expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 OAW?
The MOT on T181 OAW expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 OAW done?
T181 OAW was recorded at 69,620 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 3,386 miles a year.
Has T181 OAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 OAW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T181 OAW 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 T181 OAW find?
T181 OAW passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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