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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T244 ATMMOT history

T244 ATM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
131,596 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T244 ATM
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T244 ATM was last recorded at 131,596 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 2,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,102 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,494 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,596 miles
  • 2023 – 129,102 miles
  • 2022 – 125,162 miles
  • 2021 – 123,148 miles
  • 2019 – 121,875 miles
  • 2018 – 119,514 miles
  • 2017 – 117,066 miles
  • 2016 – 114,690 miles
  • 2015 – 113,108 miles
  • 2014 – 110,054 miles
  • 2013 – 107,165 miles
  • 2012 – 104,172 miles
  • 2011 – 98,922 miles
  • 2010 – 96,034 miles
  • 2009 – 85,599 miles
  • 2008 – 75,117 miles
  • 2007 – 63,036 miles
  • 2006 – 51,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,596 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

What MOT failures 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 sill corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside sill corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sill and outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,596 miles (+2,494)8 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    737466084999
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass129,102 miles (+22)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,102 miles
    Test number
    631944790580
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sill and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail129,080 miles (+3,918)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,080 miles
    Test number
    384148765086
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sill and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass125,162 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,162 miles
    Test number
    940990177729
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,149 miles (+15)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,149 miles
    Test number
    748247285025
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,134 miles (+1,986)7 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,134 miles
    Test number
    893450889646
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to corroded pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,148 miles (+1,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    688718085858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

  8. Pass121,875 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,875 miles
    Test number
    134934734691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,514 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,514 miles
    Test number
    197333520164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,066 miles (+2,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,066 miles
    Test number
    641352509904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass114,690 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,690 miles
    Test number
    761113640520
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubbers perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering coupling slight play insteerig rack

  12. Fail114,685 miles (+1,577)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,685 miles
    Test number
    746393695394
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires attention n/s reading low but passed h/braketest
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubbers perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering coupling slight play insteerig rack

  13. Pass113,108 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,108 miles
    Test number
    605376495115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,107 miles (+3,053)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,107 miles
    Test number
    217685195185
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,054 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,054 miles
    Test number
    276417664155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,165 miles (+2,993)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    107,165 miles
    Test number
    245728463498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge

  17. Pass104,172 miles (+5,250)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,172 miles
    Test number
    976429922127
    • NoteTHE CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE JUST TOUCHS THE REAR SUBFRAME/HEAT SHIELD
    • NoteTHE DRIVER SEAT FOR/AFT AJUSTER WORKS POORLY
    • NoteTHE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW
    • NoteTHE OSR EXHAUST RUBBER IS SPLIT

  18. Pass98,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,922 miles
    Test number
    696350731136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail98,913 miles (+2,879)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    208140331138
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass96,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,034 miles
    Test number
    570050130175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,034 miles (+10,435)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,034 miles
    Test number
    112345620121
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass85,599 miles (+10,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,599 miles
    Test number
    763563119157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass75,117 miles (+12,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,117 miles
    Test number
    190070718186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass63,036 miles (+11,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,036 miles
    Test number
    852125117147
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass51,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    160670816171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,950 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    823829806134
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T244 ATM

Does T244 ATM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T244 ATM expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T244 ATM?
The MOT on T244 ATM expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T244 ATM done?
T244 ATM was recorded at 131,596 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has T244 ATM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T244 ATM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T244 ATM 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 T244 ATM find?
T244 ATM failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 21 more.

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