BMW logo

BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T202 TFAMOT history

T202 TFA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
104,792 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,060 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T202 TFA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T202 TFA
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T202 TFA was last recorded at 104,792 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 1,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,624 miles · 1 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,168 miles
Average per year
4,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,792 miles
  • 2020 – 103,624 miles
  • 2019 – 101,816 miles
  • 2017 – 99,979 miles
  • 2016 – 96,859 miles
  • 2015 – 92,087 miles
  • 2014 – 90,433 miles
  • 2013 – 87,982 miles
  • 2012 – 86,146 miles
  • 2011 – 83,395 miles
  • 2010 – 76,700 miles
  • 2009 – 67,097 miles
  • 2008 – 57,929 miles
  • 2007 – 50,201 miles
  • 2006 – 43,401 miles
  • 2005 – 36,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,792 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,792 miles (+1,168)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,792 miles
    Test number
    613259257051
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass103,624 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    696940168793
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail103,623 miles (+1,807)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,623 miles
    Test number
    418802603873
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass101,816 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,816 miles
    Test number
    997014279617
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail101,816 miles (+1,837)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,816 miles
    Test number
    881661359140
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass99,979 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,979 miles
    Test number
    222696140741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,859 miles (+18)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,859 miles
    Test number
    499420952361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOuter bushes on rear suspension crossmember slightly deteriated

  8. Fail96,841 miles (+4,754)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    713617162820
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOuter bushes on rear suspension crossmember slightly deteriated

  9. Pass92,087 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,087 miles
    Test number
    454341774957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,433 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,433 miles
    Test number
    867350804382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,982 miles
    Test number
    416667283241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail87,982 miles (+1,836)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,982 miles
    Test number
    739397383246
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass86,146 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    796537592285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    468514391238
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail83,395 miles (+6,695)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    777372491256
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureInner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOuter Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass76,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    304738670253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail76,700 miles (+9,603)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    694348870263
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass67,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    423268669239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,097 miles (+9,168)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    693486869249
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,929 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    741310098221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,201 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    122091587274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,401 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,401 miles
    Test number
    553399176266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,793 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,793 miles
    Test number
    333524095453
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass36,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    36,793 miles
    Test number
    553434095242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T202 TFA

Does T202 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T202 TFA expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T202 TFA?
The MOT on T202 TFA expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T202 TFA done?
T202 TFA was recorded at 104,792 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 4,060 miles a year.
Has T202 TFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T202 TFA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T202 TFA 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 T202 TFA find?
T202 TFA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both outer sills have signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened; central exhaust mounting defective, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T202 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.