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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T223 DCDMOT history

T223 DCD is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
112,112 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T223 DCD
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T223 DCD was last recorded at 112,112 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,096 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,112 miles
  • 2020 – 111,525 miles
  • 2019 – 111,263 miles
  • 2018 – 111,039 miles
  • 2017 – 109,539 miles
  • 2016 – 109,016 miles
  • 2015 – 104,370 miles
  • 2014 – 102,029 miles
  • 2013 – 99,600 miles
  • 2012 – 98,062 miles
  • 2011 – 96,879 miles
  • 2010 – 95,461 miles
  • 2009 – 88,324 miles
  • 2008 – 72,499 miles
  • 2007 – 59,437 miles
  • 2006 – 53,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,112 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,112 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,112 miles
    Test number
    422119870941
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail112,096 miles (+571)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,096 miles
    Test number
    874910920495
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,525 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,525 miles
    Test number
    595010946445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,472 miles (+209)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,472 miles
    Test number
    980700403687
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass111,263 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,263 miles
    Test number
    689112709630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,262 miles (+223)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,262 miles
    Test number
    900522420091
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass111,039 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,039 miles
    Test number
    902198539428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,539 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,539 miles
    Test number
    969177866436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail109,539 miles (+523)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,539 miles
    Test number
    445343805213
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass109,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    820105166711
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail109,016 miles (+4,646)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    190363909549
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass104,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,370 miles
    Test number
    918727775069
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail104,370 miles (+2,341)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,370 miles
    Test number
    867527575039
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass102,029 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,029 miles
    Test number
    748265004110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail101,990 miles (+2,390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,990 miles
    Test number
    545877794048
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass99,600 miles (+1,538)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    176840523132
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres cracking and off side rear made in 2006 ?

  17. Pass98,062 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    838507032132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,059 miles (+1,180)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    297940732472
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass96,879 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    326133121116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,461 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,461 miles
    Test number
    492567430198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,364 miles (+7,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,364 miles
    Test number
    140446020153
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass88,324 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    432127319170
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a screw in tread
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear tyre treads starting to get close to limit

  23. Fail88,320 miles (+15,821)3 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,320 miles
    Test number
    284157619461
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a screw in tread
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear tyre treads starting to get close to limit

  24. Pass72,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    474153638146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail72,499 miles (+13,062)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    814720138196
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass59,437 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,437 miles
    Test number
    624260537128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    264968616459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T223 DCD

Does T223 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T223 DCD expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T223 DCD?
The MOT on T223 DCD expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T223 DCD done?
T223 DCD was recorded at 112,112 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
Has T223 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T223 DCD has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T223 DCD 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 T223 DCD find?
T223 DCD passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, offside rear.

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