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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T285 ABMMOT history

T285 ABM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
167,406 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 ABM was last recorded at 167,406 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,386 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,406 miles
  • 2022 – 166,625 miles
  • 2021 – 165,127 miles
  • 2020 – 164,145 miles
  • 2016 – 164,142 miles
  • 2015 – 164,142 miles
  • 2014 – 163,289 miles
  • 2012 – 162,983 miles
  • 2011 – 152,693 miles
  • 2010 – 147,335 miles
  • 2009 – 133,056 miles
  • 2008 – 123,875 miles
  • 2007 – 111,646 miles
  • 2006 – 97,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,406 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded BORDERLINERecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,406 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,406 miles
    Test number
    593280487116
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryCorrosion

  2. Fail167,386 miles (+761)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,386 miles
    Test number
    225661611679
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryCorrosion

  3. Pass166,625 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,625 miles
    Test number
    313870938066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Fail166,604 miles (+1,477)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,604 miles
    Test number
    825127009220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass165,127 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    165,127 miles
    Test number
    740732871715
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

  6. Fail165,127 miles (+982)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,127 miles
    Test number
    298357234362
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

  7. Pass164,145 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,145 miles
    Test number
    330798376543
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread 3mm

  8. Fail164,145 miles (+3)10 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,145 miles
    Test number
    941909659325
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread 3mm

  9. Pass164,142 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,142 miles
    Test number
    681084676176
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension arm corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front shocker damp
    • AdvisorySlight leak exhaust rear box
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes deteriorating

  10. Pass164,142 miles (+853)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    164,142 miles
    Test number
    856185975057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass163,289 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,289 miles
    Test number
    538227774087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,983 miles (+10,290)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    162,983 miles
    Test number
    967288202356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass152,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    152,693 miles
    Test number
    285885861223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail152,693 miles (+5,358)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,693 miles
    Test number
    585195561227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass147,335 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    147,335 miles
    Test number
    604552670289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail147,333 miles (+14,277)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,333 miles
    Test number
    442030460256
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass133,056 miles (+9,181)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    133,056 miles
    Test number
    293549459170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,875 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    123,875 miles
    Test number
    170629158128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail123,861 miles (+12,215)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,861 miles
    Test number
    114888058102
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass111,646 miles (+14,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    111,646 miles
    Test number
    752313257180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,508 miles
    Test number
    324330246184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 ABM

Does T285 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 ABM expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 ABM?
The MOT on T285 ABM expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 ABM done?
T285 ABM was recorded at 167,406 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 4,036 miles a year.
Has T285 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 ABM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T285 ABM 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 T285 ABM find?
T285 ABM passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: both rear jacking points corroded borderline; corrosion.

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