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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T240 VEBMOT history

T240 VEB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
146,443 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T240 VEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T240 VEB was last recorded at 146,443 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,443 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,443 miles
  • 2020 – 146,096 miles
  • 2019 – 144,835 miles
  • 2018 – 143,280 miles
  • 2017 – 142,173 miles
  • 2016 – 140,158 miles
  • 2015 – 138,568 miles
  • 2013 – 137,385 miles
  • 2011 – 133,582 miles
  • 2010 – 127,593 miles
  • 2009 – 117,749 miles
  • 2008 – 104,781 miles
  • 2007 – 93,464 miles
  • 2006 – 81,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,443 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,443 miles
    Test number
    906256358808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,443 miles (+347)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,443 miles
    Test number
    214437970320
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body not fully secure Rear outer sill slight corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,096 miles (+1,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,096 miles
    Test number
    303782163441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass144,835 miles (+1,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,835 miles
    Test number
    879629953574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass143,280 miles (+1,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    143,280 miles
    Test number
    470815614145
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass142,173 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,173 miles
    Test number
    795299835050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,158 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    140,158 miles
    Test number
    711739202071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,074 miles (+1,506)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,074 miles
    Test number
    880860919618
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail138,568 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,568 miles
    Test number
    206383725286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass138,568 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,568 miles
    Test number
    305373425217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail138,484 miles (+1,099)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,484 miles
    Test number
    922606000223
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass137,385 miles (+3,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    137,385 miles
    Test number
    336443163133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass133,582 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    658038801245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail133,579 miles (+5,986)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,579 miles
    Test number
    338005201286
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePoor engine idling
    • NoteSlight freeplay in steering rack
    • NoteUnable to detect any other free play in n/s/f steering or suspension due to failure item

  15. Pass127,593 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    882508510207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Fail127,592 miles (+9,843)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,592 miles
    Test number
    983677910271
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass117,749 miles (+12,968)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,749 miles
    Test number
    583790119227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,781 miles (+349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    274230958477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail104,432 miles (+10,968)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,432 miles
    Test number
    990985248187
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass93,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    284919747131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,464 miles (+11,721)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    231779447178
    • 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)

  22. Pass81,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,743 miles
    Test number
    703801456105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T240 VEB

Does T240 VEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T240 VEB expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T240 VEB?
The MOT on T240 VEB expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T240 VEB done?
T240 VEB was recorded at 146,443 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 3,768 miles a year.
Has T240 VEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T240 VEB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T240 VEB 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 T240 VEB find?
T240 VEB passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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