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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T231 BNMMOT history

T231 BNM is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 109,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
109,232 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 BNM
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
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 BNM was last recorded at 109,232 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,232 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,232 miles
  • 2023 – 102,231 miles
  • 2022 – 95,643 miles
  • 2021 – 91,988 miles
  • 2020 – 88,094 miles
  • 2019 – 88,078 miles
  • 2018 – 80,819 miles
  • 2017 – 74,097 miles
  • 2016 – 71,321 miles
  • 2015 – 65,708 miles
  • 2014 – 61,670 miles
  • 2013 – 58,114 miles
  • 2012 – 55,480 miles
  • 2011 – 53,163 miles
  • 2010 – 50,711 miles
  • 2009 – 49,188 miles
  • 2008 – 46,436 miles
  • 2006 – 38,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,232 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,232 miles
    Test number
    299369595562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,232 miles (+7,001)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,232 miles
    Test number
    959256304551
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,231 miles
    Test number
    892967223026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,231 miles (+6,588)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,231 miles
    Test number
    483235326822
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,643 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    212897952663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,636 miles (+3,648)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,636 miles
    Test number
    535792826533
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,988 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,988 miles
    Test number
    406812473674
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  8. Fail91,968 miles (+3,874)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,968 miles
    Test number
    544746811390
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut bump stop worn/missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded behind inner wing shield (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge, advise replacement. 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,094 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    796921845559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail88,078 miles (+7,259)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,078 miles
    Test number
    371841696454
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass80,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    718945805885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail80,819 miles (+6,722)3 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    497919187122
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bolt missing

  13. Pass74,097 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    309636633458
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass74,045 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    104796694686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail74,041 miles (+2,720)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    115198291537
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,321 miles
    Test number
    881257508208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,321 miles (+5,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,321 miles
    Test number
    602718851835
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass65,708 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    688445235120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,702 miles (+4,032)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    436953935124
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear cv boot insecure

  20. Pass61,670 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,670 miles
    Test number
    709733984165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    129470393170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,113 miles (+2,633)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,113 miles
    Test number
    827000293100
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass55,480 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,480 miles
    Test number
    299817722210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,163 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    657034521261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nail in n/rear tyre

  25. Fail53,163 miles (+2,452)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    718924621293
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nail in n/rear tyre

  26. Pass50,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    104835720239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,711 miles (+1,523)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    980645720247
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass49,188 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    861185879227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass46,436 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    374604438104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,121 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,121 miles
    Test number
    280069676185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail38,093 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,093 miles
    Test number
    710068576149
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T231 BNM

Does T231 BNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T231 BNM expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T231 BNM?
The MOT on T231 BNM expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T231 BNM done?
T231 BNM was recorded at 109,232 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 3,941 miles a year.
Has T231 BNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 BNM has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T231 BNM 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 T231 BNM find?
T231 BNM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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