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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T224 LLEMOT history

T224 LLE is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
116,102 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T224 LLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T224 LLE was last recorded at 116,102 miles on 18 May 2023, 1,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2012: 88,101 miles, lower than 89,733 miles on 28 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,880 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,222 miles
Average per year
4,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,102 miles
  • 2022 – 114,880 miles
  • 2021 – 114,057 miles
  • 2019 – 112,676 miles
  • 2018 – 110,942 miles
  • 2017 – 109,182 miles
  • 2016 – 105,824 miles
  • 2015 – 102,676 miles
  • 2014 – 99,443 miles
  • 2013 – 94,165 miles
  • 2012 – 88,101 miles
  • 2011 – 81,788 miles
  • 2010 – 76,347 miles
  • 2009 – 67,150 miles
  • 2008 – 59,418 miles
  • 2007 – 51,692 miles
  • 2006 – 44,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSE FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOIL LEAKRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coil spring corroded ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Internal mirror insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    256307152438
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSE FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODED

  2. FailMileage not read6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    989988692938
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror insecure WINDSCREEN MIRROR HANGING OFF (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed DUE TO LAMBDA READING TOO HIGH FOR TEST (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF AND OSF OUTER CASINGS HEAVILY FADED (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding NSR AND OSR (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSE FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODED

  3. Pass116,102 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,102 miles
    Test number
    755878814904
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and badly perished. recommend replacing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Fail116,102 miles (+1,222)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,102 miles
    Test number
    964988003308
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and badly perished. recommend replacing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass114,880 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,880 miles
    Test number
    724262629279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside components have surface corrosion

  6. Fail114,876 miles (+819)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,876 miles
    Test number
    610240099218
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside components have surface corrosion

  7. Pass114,057 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,057 miles
    Test number
    785118271653
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInternal mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension slightly corroded

  8. Fail114,051 miles (+1,375)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    286638819487
    • MajorEmissions not tested sporadic tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInternal mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension slightly corroded

  9. Pass112,676 miles (+1,734)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,676 miles
    Test number
    264560574867
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear springs-corrosion to rear springs most advanced (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe support bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens's deteriorated slightly

  10. Pass110,942 miles (+1,760)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,942 miles
    Test number
    662000025146
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked/perished on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated slightly affecting the beam image (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated slightly affecting the beam image (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass109,182 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,182 miles
    Test number
    530162049970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH POOR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules REARS (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear REAR SPRNGS CORRODED

  12. Fail109,167 miles (+3,343)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,167 miles
    Test number
    825791608736
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM OUTER BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH POOR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules REARS (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear REAR SPRNGS CORRODED

  13. Pass105,824 miles (+85)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,824 miles
    Test number
    705122765306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorated

  14. Fail105,739 miles (+3,063)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,739 miles
    Test number
    534727631718
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure not fully positioned bush on roll bar (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorated

  15. Pass102,676 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,676 miles
    Test number
    248345915498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail102,673 miles (+3,230)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,673 miles
    Test number
    295427905157
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass99,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    335029034058
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail99,443 miles (+5,278)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    477087124059
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass94,165 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,165 miles
    Test number
    359138123076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,101 miles (-1,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,101 miles
    Test number
    569271732024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail89,733 miles (+7,945)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,733 miles
    Test number
    826478822070
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass81,788 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,788 miles
    Test number
    726447611046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,347 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    274142730011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass76,347 miles (+9,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    743052130049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,150 miles (+7,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    171179729482
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass59,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    632322938031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,418 miles (+7,726)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    512182238091
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  28. Pass51,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    503463837012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,692 miles (+7,366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    903300437001
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  30. Pass44,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,326 miles
    Test number
    133964326489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T224 LLE

Does T224 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T224 LLE expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T224 LLE?
The MOT on T224 LLE expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T224 LLE done?
T224 LLE was recorded at 116,102 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2023, an average of 4,146 miles a year.
Has T224 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T224 LLE has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T224 LLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T224 LLE find?
T224 LLE passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules corroded; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, and 1 more.

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