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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T221 SHLMOT history

T221 SHL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
112,024 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T221 SHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T221 SHL was last recorded at 112,024 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,427 miles · 4 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
597 miles
Average per year
3,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,024 miles
  • 2021 – 111,427 miles
  • 2015 – 105,365 miles
  • 2014 – 100,302 miles
  • 2013 – 95,976 miles
  • 2012 – 92,595 miles
  • 2011 – 88,198 miles
  • 2010 – 81,882 miles
  • 2009 – 63,018 miles
  • 2008 – 60,386 miles
  • 2007 – 57,533 miles
  • 2006 – 51,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,024 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,024 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,024 miles
    Test number
    517574945083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,427 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,427 miles
    Test number
    264833003027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail111,426 miles (+6,061)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,426 miles
    Test number
    110745832162
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,365 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,365 miles
    Test number
    826578125152
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Fail105,333 miles (+5,031)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,333 miles
    Test number
    297067005105
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass100,302 miles (+4,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,302 miles
    Test number
    248177704484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass95,976 miles (+3,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,976 miles
    Test number
    577532203161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass92,595 miles (+4,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,595 miles
    Test number
    866058302132
    • 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)

  9. Pass88,198 miles (+57)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,198 miles
    Test number
    447554501191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

  10. Fail88,141 miles (+6,259)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,141 miles
    Test number
    527961901156
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

  11. Pass81,882 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    741217300175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail81,880 miles (+18,862)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    594587900131
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass63,018 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,018 miles
    Test number
    152711219100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum.

  14. Fail63,006 miles (+2,620)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    643851419164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum.

  15. Pass60,386 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    974195118186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,533 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,533 miles
    Test number
    940810517151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,531 miles (+6,207)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    333317107134
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFerrules on both rear brake hoses starting to corrode

  18. Pass51,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    942327496086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T221 SHL

Does T221 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T221 SHL expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T221 SHL?
The MOT on T221 SHL expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T221 SHL done?
T221 SHL was recorded at 112,024 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 3,666 miles a year.
Has T221 SHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T221 SHL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T221 SHL 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 T221 SHL find?
T221 SHL passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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