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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T235 ARXMOT history

T235 ARX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
80,098 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T235 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T235 ARX was last recorded at 80,098 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,094 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,098 miles
  • 2023 – 80,037 miles
  • 2022 – 79,728 miles
  • 2021 – 79,354 miles
  • 2019 – 78,361 miles
  • 2018 – 77,691 miles
  • 2017 – 76,687 miles
  • 2016 – 72,479 miles
  • 2015 – 70,836 miles
  • 2014 – 70,526 miles
  • 2013 – 70,210 miles
  • 2012 – 69,189 miles
  • 2011 – 67,697 miles
  • 2010 – 64,692 miles
  • 2009 – 61,979 miles
  • 2007 – 60,004 miles
  • 2006 – 58,659 miles
  • 2005 – 50,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,098 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    734048942702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail80,094 miles (+57)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    900239975260
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,037 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    827743545614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,034 miles (+306)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    695493488022
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    324396981751
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody tray fitted

  6. Fail79,728 miles (+374)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    190696012710
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody tray fitted

  7. Pass79,354 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    918901942216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,346 miles (+985)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    742262050213
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass78,361 miles (+670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    537268858509
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by fuel tank on the nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass77,691 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    881129117981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    203916505919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,687 miles (+4,208)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    451147167653
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72,479 miles (+1,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,479 miles
    Test number
    301194387365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass70,836 miles (+310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,836 miles
    Test number
    204417806455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass70,526 miles (+316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    429479954281
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass70,210 miles (+1,021)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    419238643299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  17. Pass69,189 miles (+1,492)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,189 miles
    Test number
    409892562298
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread starting to crack in places
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread starting to crack in places
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass67,697 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    566553341200
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass64,692 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    570733840283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    211790749266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,979 miles (+1,975)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    564900049292
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass60,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    280847347207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,004 miles (+1,345)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    633613047250
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Fail58,659 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    331220756409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass58,659 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    481080456242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    130934745228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T235 ARX

Does T235 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T235 ARX expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T235 ARX?
The MOT on T235 ARX expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T235 ARX done?
T235 ARX was recorded at 80,098 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 1,528 miles a year.
Has T235 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T235 ARX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T235 ARX 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 T235 ARX find?
T235 ARX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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