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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T237 AYXMOT history

T237 AYX is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
107,533 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T237 AYX
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T237 AYX was last recorded at 107,533 miles on 18 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2022: 162,070 miles, lower than 172,597 miles on 19 Apr 2022.
  • 18 Sept 2023: 107,533 miles, lower than 162,070 miles on 7 Aug 2022.

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
162,070 miles · 7 Aug 2022
Average per year
2,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,533 miles
  • 2022 – 162,070 miles
  • 2021 – 171,876 miles
  • 2020 – 170,864 miles
  • 2017 – 160,835 miles
  • 2016 – 146,912 miles
  • 2015 – 142,621 miles
  • 2014 – 137,040 miles
  • 2013 – 133,123 miles
  • 2012 – 123,279 miles
  • 2011 – 115,679 miles
  • 2010 – 110,153 miles
  • 2009 – 97,003 miles
  • 2008 – 82,222 miles
  • 2007 – 67,717 miles
  • 2006 – 64,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,533 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,533 miles (-54,537)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    673923857482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,070 miles (-10,527)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,070 miles
    Test number
    211408473259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail172,597 miles (+721)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    459417048981
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass171,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    171,876 miles
    Test number
    697978380256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,876 miles (+1,012)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,876 miles
    Test number
    909343387525
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass170,864 miles (+10,029)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    170,864 miles
    Test number
    413705398260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,835 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,835 miles
    Test number
    300594305243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,403 miles (+13,491)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,403 miles
    Test number
    546513121617
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass146,912 miles (+4,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,912 miles
    Test number
    827017285187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail142,621 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,621 miles
    Test number
    448080145129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass142,621 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    142,621 miles
    Test number
    815840945154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    137,040 miles
    Test number
    538784154128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,040 miles (+3,917)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,040 miles
    Test number
    256111554495
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass133,123 miles (+9,844)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,123 miles
    Test number
    709980753125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass123,279 miles (+7,600)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,279 miles
    Test number
    235684152141
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOutter sill covers fitted

  16. Pass115,679 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,679 miles
    Test number
    768850011233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,484 miles (+5,331)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,484 miles
    Test number
    875163401229
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass110,153 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,153 miles
    Test number
    603277750250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail110,153 miles (+13,150)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,153 miles
    Test number
    712647950281
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass97,003 miles (+389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,003 miles
    Test number
    870872959210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail96,614 miles (+14,392)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    453960249277
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass82,222 miles (+14,505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    930916658229
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAdvise - rear tyre treads separating

  23. Pass67,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,717 miles
    Test number
    624984637234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,717 miles (+3,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,717 miles
    Test number
    791724937225
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  25. Fail64,686 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,686 miles
    Test number
    453917356234
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass64,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,686 miles
    Test number
    793867056205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T237 AYX

Does T237 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T237 AYX expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T237 AYX?
The MOT on T237 AYX expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T237 AYX done?
T237 AYX was recorded at 107,533 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 2,519 miles a year.
Has T237 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T237 AYX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T237 AYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T237 AYX find?
T237 AYX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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