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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T233 FUAMOT history

T233 FUA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
94,953 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T233 FUA
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T233 FUA was last recorded at 94,953 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 2,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,594 miles · 4 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,359 miles
Average per year
3,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,953 miles
  • 2021 – 92,594 miles
  • 2019 – 91,994 miles
  • 2018 – 90,418 miles
  • 2017 – 90,417 miles
  • 2016 – 89,718 miles
  • 2015 – 89,032 miles
  • 2014 – 87,534 miles
  • 2013 – 86,043 miles
  • 2012 – 82,734 miles
  • 2011 – 76,591 miles
  • 2010 – 71,820 miles
  • 2009 – 63,407 miles
  • 2008 – 58,909 miles
  • 2007 – 52,830 miles
  • 2006 – 48,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sills are slightly corroded

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Both rear suspension arms have some corrosion on them

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,953 miles (+2,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,953 miles
    Test number
    129596834540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills are slightly corroded

  2. Pass92,594 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    908827236508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,592 miles (+598)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,592 miles
    Test number
    979177626378
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front axle bush as marked (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass91,994 miles (+457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    159917812902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalyst getting slow on reaction

  5. Pass91,537 miles (+1,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,537 miles
    Test number
    269344184324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak off/side front area

  6. Pass90,418 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,418 miles
    Test number
    361244197050
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms have some corrosion on them

  7. Fail90,417 miles (+699)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,417 miles
    Test number
    252191595023
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at rear from flexy to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn low on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms have some corrosion on them

  8. Pass89,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,718 miles
    Test number
    899520711592
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear pipes from flexy hoses to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres very low on tread on inner and outer edges

  9. Fail89,718 miles (+686)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,718 miles
    Test number
    626968427697
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear pipes from flexy hoses to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres very low on tread on inner and outer edges

  10. Pass89,032 miles (+1,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    920754809624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn very low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass87,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    119011554366
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail87,534 miles (+1,491)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    877584544354
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is devoid of pattern on inner side also both rear tyres getting close to limit

  13. Pass86,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,043 miles
    Test number
    788131333315
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  14. Fail86,043 miles (+3,309)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,043 miles
    Test number
    296896423346
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  15. Pass82,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    406094722484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,734 miles (+6,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    887264822340
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass76,591 miles (+4,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,591 miles
    Test number
    606521721378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass71,820 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,820 miles
    Test number
    814407420374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,407 miles (+4,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    240214349368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass58,909 miles (+6,079)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    512501758309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail52,830 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    181019367288
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass52,830 miles (+4,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    201859367263
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass48,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    254240726275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T233 FUA

Does T233 FUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T233 FUA expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T233 FUA?
The MOT on T233 FUA expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T233 FUA done?
T233 FUA was recorded at 94,953 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 3,016 miles a year.
Has T233 FUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T233 FUA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T233 FUA 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 T233 FUA find?
T233 FUA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 1 more.

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