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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T281 BFPMOT history

T281 BFP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2025
Mileage
79,774 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 BFP was last recorded at 79,774 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,364 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,410 miles
Average per year
1,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,774 miles
  • 2023 – 78,364 miles
  • 2022 – 77,630 miles
  • 2021 – 76,173 miles
  • 2020 – 71,877 miles
  • 2015 – 70,624 miles
  • 2014 – 69,941 miles
  • 2013 – 67,304 miles
  • 2012 – 66,395 miles
  • 2011 – 64,252 miles
  • 2010 – 60,532 miles
  • 2009 – 55,845 miles
  • 2008 – 54,720 miles
  • 2007 – 52,322 miles
  • 2006 – 49,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,774 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,774 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    796990992626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,364 miles
    Test number
    488071901615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,364 miles (+734)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,364 miles
    Test number
    532293184517
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass77,630 miles (+1,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,630 miles
    Test number
    818473214101
    • AdvisoryAll 4 jacking points slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    525821376522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,173 miles (+4,296)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    121049455641
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,877 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    116601986828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    388567165142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,624 miles (+683)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    677746065178
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass69,941 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,941 miles
    Test number
    218089264169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass67,304 miles (+909)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,304 miles
    Test number
    197298363138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass66,395 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,395 miles
    Test number
    205494292108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass64,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,252 miles
    Test number
    385235381169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,252 miles (+3,720)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,252 miles
    Test number
    436805881102
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass60,532 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,532 miles
    Test number
    691059880172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox exhaust mounting missing but system supported

  16. Fail60,532 miles (+4,687)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,532 miles
    Test number
    752019980157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox exhaust mounting missing but system supported

  17. Pass55,845 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,845 miles
    Test number
    291609089145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,844 miles (+1,124)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,844 miles
    Test number
    271117689147
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass54,720 miles (+2,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,720 miles
    Test number
    372924738210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    243835037144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,322 miles (+2,484)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    453651237130
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass49,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,838 miles
    Test number
    281066926147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail49,838 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,838 miles
    Test number
    102684526103
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T281 BFP

Does T281 BFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 BFP expired on 18 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 BFP?
The MOT on T281 BFP expired on 18 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 BFP done?
T281 BFP was recorded at 79,774 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 1,640 miles a year.
Has T281 BFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 BFP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T281 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 T281 BFP find?
T281 BFP passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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