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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T275 BFPMOT history

T275 BFP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
92,416 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T275 BFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T275 BFP was last recorded at 92,416 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 2,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,038 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,378 miles
Average per year
3,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,416 miles
  • 2022 – 90,038 miles
  • 2021 – 86,358 miles
  • 2020 – 85,968 miles
  • 2019 – 83,789 miles
  • 2018 – 79,172 miles
  • 2017 – 75,500 miles
  • 2016 – 72,746 miles
  • 2015 – 70,263 miles
  • 2014 – 67,224 miles
  • 2013 – 62,499 miles
  • 2012 – 57,329 miles
  • 2011 – 51,719 miles
  • 2010 – 45,664 miles
  • 2009 – 40,667 miles
  • 2008 – 36,033 miles
  • 2007 – 32,289 miles
  • 2006 – 28,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,416 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed leak from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,416 miles (+2,378)2 dangerous10 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,416 miles
    Test number
    432222956326
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed leak from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,038 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,038 miles
    Test number
    856215374054
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail90,032 miles (+3,674)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,032 miles
    Test number
    805707981258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass86,358 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    825824770201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,968 miles (+2,179)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,968 miles
    Test number
    245941463893
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and Splitting (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,789 miles (+120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    769672361209
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,669 miles (+4,497)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    132487251690
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,172 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,172 miles
    Test number
    439456159754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail79,092 miles (+3,592)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    743968456705
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,500 miles (+2,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    875709073008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass72,746 miles (+2,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    124790751808
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,263 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    439876865105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass67,224 miles (+4,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,224 miles
    Test number
    228997664465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass62,499 miles (+5,170)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,499 miles
    Test number
    408538863131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear axle location bush beginning to seperate from bonding

  15. Pass57,329 miles (+5,610)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,329 miles
    Test number
    589069442120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing & cracking.

  16. Pass51,719 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    177997961172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,664 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    301407860124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,667 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,667 miles
    Test number
    871000879130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,597 miles (+4,564)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,597 miles
    Test number
    714058569182
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass36,033 miles (+3,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,033 miles
    Test number
    583420978150
    • NoteOffside and nearside front side repeater bulbs starting to turn white

  21. Pass32,289 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,289 miles
    Test number
    213641177411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,019 miles
    Test number
    822176166164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T275 BFP

Does T275 BFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T275 BFP expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T275 BFP?
The MOT on T275 BFP expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T275 BFP done?
T275 BFP was recorded at 92,416 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 3,832 miles a year.
Has T275 BFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T275 BFP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T275 BFP 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 T275 BFP find?
T275 BFP failed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 20 more.

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