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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T211 SPLMOT history

T211 SPL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2024
Mileage
84,369 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T211 SPL
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T211 SPL was last recorded at 84,369 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,176 miles · 19 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
3,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,369 miles
  • 2022 – 84,176 miles
  • 2021 – 83,250 miles
  • 2020 – 82,542 miles
  • 2019 – 78,731 miles
  • 2016 – 76,050 miles
  • 2015 – 71,134 miles
  • 2014 – 68,975 miles
  • 2013 – 65,400 miles
  • 2012 – 64,726 miles
  • 2011 – 60,475 miles
  • 2010 – 54,442 miles
  • 2009 – 49,196 miles
  • 2008 – 40,008 miles
  • 2006 – 27,984 miles
  • 2005 – 25,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,369 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,369 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    561506867466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,176 miles (+926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,176 miles
    Test number
    964868077533
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,250 miles (+708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    345188355510
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer casing

  4. Pass82,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,542 miles
    Test number
    241140053846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail82,542 miles (+3,811)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,542 miles
    Test number
    314796044220
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass78,731 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    241043202743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail78,731 miles (+6)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    927867502309
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail78,725 miles (+2,675)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,725 miles
    Test number
    471169272979
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass76,050 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    233137766349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  10. Fail76,050 miles (+4,916)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    205394094734
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  11. Pass71,134 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    637217255035
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  12. Fail71,134 miles (+2,159)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    629537255086
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass68,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    407757254025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,975 miles (+3,575)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    307147654034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  15. Pass65,400 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    245157253057
    • NoteNearside rear hand break requires attention

  16. Fail65,400 miles (+674)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    117957153049
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear hand break requires attention

  17. Pass64,726 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,726 miles
    Test number
    445281752000
    • NoteN/s/handbrake slow to react

  18. Fail64,723 miles (+4,248)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,723 miles
    Test number
    128856542081
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/handbrake slow to react

  19. Fail60,475 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    146810551063
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter brake lamp partly working

  20. Pass60,475 miles (+6,033)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    177850451440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter brake lamp partly working

  21. Pass54,442 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    222963360050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,439 miles (+5,243)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,439 miles
    Test number
    652270860066
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass49,196 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,196 miles
    Test number
    640519849008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,008 miles (+12,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,008 miles
    Test number
    441522358037
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass27,984 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,984 miles
    Test number
    134603496213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass25,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    25,666 miles
    Test number
    263667005395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T211 SPL

Does T211 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T211 SPL expired on 18 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T211 SPL?
The MOT on T211 SPL expired on 18 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T211 SPL done?
T211 SPL was recorded at 84,369 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 3,316 miles a year.
Has T211 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T211 SPL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T211 SPL 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 T211 SPL find?
T211 SPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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