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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T251 RPCMOT history

T251 RPC is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
111,186 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 RPC was last recorded at 111,186 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,178 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,186 miles
  • 2021 – 111,178 miles
  • 2020 – 110,965 miles
  • 2019 – 104,178 miles
  • 2018 – 96,419 miles
  • 2017 – 90,655 miles
  • 2016 – 86,124 miles
  • 2015 – 80,991 miles
  • 2014 – 79,450 miles
  • 2013 – 78,744 miles
  • 2012 – 77,395 miles
  • 2011 – 73,138 miles
  • 2010 – 71,898 miles
  • 2009 – 70,568 miles
  • 2008 – 68,062 miles
  • 2007 – 60,462 miles
  • 2006 – 52,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,186 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH DE BONDED
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear H/BRAKE CABLES DAMAGED BY MOUNTING CLIPS

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn and rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,186 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,186 miles
    Test number
    665609604336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH DE BONDED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear H/BRAKE CABLES DAMAGED BY MOUNTING CLIPS

  2. Pass111,178 miles (+213)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,178 miles
    Test number
    592552275288
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre fouling mark on inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,965 miles (+6,787)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,965 miles
    Test number
    440417217873
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable outer sleeve worn through

  4. Pass104,178 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,178 miles
    Test number
    322946100234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,177 miles (+7,758)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    579241177881
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,419 miles (+5,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,419 miles
    Test number
    541796907172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Offside and nearside tyre tread distorting

  7. Pass90,655 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,655 miles
    Test number
    920006426999
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn and rusted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc rusted
    • AdvisorySlight imbalence on front brakes

  8. Fail90,583 miles (+4,459)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,583 miles
    Test number
    459344833179
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn and rusted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc rusted
    • AdvisorySlight imbalence on front brakes

  9. Pass86,124 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    935598400119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,118 miles (+5,127)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,118 miles
    Test number
    485758679296
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass80,991 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    427575115117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,450 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    185114714161
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail79,387 miles (+643)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,387 miles
    Test number
    618966204192
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass78,744 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,744 miles
    Test number
    116588803170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail78,740 miles (+1,345)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,740 miles
    Test number
    266300803422
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,395 miles (+4,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    157096592420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,138 miles (+1,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,138 miles
    Test number
    365645221156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass71,898 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    704264590153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,568 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,568 miles
    Test number
    241800579134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,062 miles
    Test number
    112492468126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail68,058 miles (+7,596)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,058 miles
    Test number
    511182368151
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass60,462 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,462 miles
    Test number
    573121377109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,457 miles (+8,065)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    134990877169
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass52,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    411494176160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T251 RPC

Does T251 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T251 RPC expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T251 RPC?
The MOT on T251 RPC expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T251 RPC done?
T251 RPC was recorded at 111,186 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
Has T251 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 RPC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T251 RPC 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 T251 RPC find?
T251 RPC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front lower anti roll bar bush de bonded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper; rear h/brake cables damaged by mounting clips.

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