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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

T21 MBTMOT history

T21 MBT is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
140,590 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 MBT was last recorded at 140,590 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 3,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,100 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,490 miles
Average per year
4,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,590 miles
  • 2022 – 137,100 miles
  • 2021 – 133,280 miles
  • 2020 – 131,199 miles
  • 2019 – 126,765 miles
  • 2018 – 123,246 miles
  • 2017 – 118,212 miles
  • 2016 – 112,488 miles
  • 2015 – 108,911 miles
  • 2014 – 100,919 miles
  • 2013 – 92,410 miles
  • 2012 – 92,262 miles
  • 2010 – 91,974 miles
  • 2009 – 87,201 miles
  • 2008 – 79,753 miles
  • 2007 – 68,983 miles
  • 2006 – 57,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,590 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,590 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,590 miles
    Test number
    444126845806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,100 miles
    Test number
    509799322125
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Fail137,100 miles (+3,820)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,100 miles
    Test number
    465163017003
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass133,280 miles (+87)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,280 miles
    Test number
    710534091963
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail133,193 miles (+1,994)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,193 miles
    Test number
    909208564270
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass131,199 miles (+4,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,199 miles
    Test number
    251055495444
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass126,765 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,765 miles
    Test number
    619843420100
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail126,765 miles (+3,519)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,765 miles
    Test number
    950512343707
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass123,246 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,246 miles
    Test number
    353853039539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,212 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,212 miles
    Test number
    638125579530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear drive shaft cv boots perished
  11. Fail118,197 miles (+5,709)1 dangerous4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,197 miles
    Test number
    622640942254
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentral Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear drive shaft cv boots perished
  12. Pass112,488 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,488 miles
    Test number
    713827182946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,911 miles (+7,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,911 miles
    Test number
    217860005469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass100,919 miles (+8,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,919 miles
    Test number
    758957084021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass92,410 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,410 miles
    Test number
    169232793419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass92,262 miles (+288)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,262 miles
    Test number
    157005392457
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDiscs corroded & worn
  17. Pass91,974 miles (+4,773)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,974 miles
    Test number
    263838130143
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack arm
  18. Pass87,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,201 miles
    Test number
    523502359103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail87,199 miles (+7,446)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    273262359405
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass79,753 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    262802678142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail79,668 miles (+10,685)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,668 miles
    Test number
    274836268123
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass68,983 miles (+11,029)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    690152627189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,954 miles
    Test number
    471243636158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 MBT

Does T21 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 MBT expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 MBT?
The MOT on T21 MBT expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 MBT done?
T21 MBT was recorded at 140,590 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
Has T21 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 MBT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T21 MBT 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 T21 MBT find?
T21 MBT passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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