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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T29 PKEMOT history

T29 PKE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
126,094 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 PKE
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 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 PKE was last recorded at 126,094 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 2,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,989 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,105 miles
Average per year
5,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,094 miles
  • 2021 – 123,989 miles
  • 2019 – 120,779 miles
  • 2018 – 118,942 miles
  • 2017 – 116,108 miles
  • 2016 – 109,236 miles
  • 2015 – 101,477 miles
  • 2014 – 94,347 miles
  • 2013 – 91,346 miles
  • 2012 – 85,895 miles
  • 2011 – 79,926 miles
  • 2010 – 70,012 miles
  • 2008 – 63,401 miles
  • 2007 – 53,045 miles
  • 2006 – 43,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,094 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNear side front, off side front, near side rear and off side rear outer sill skin corroded

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 outer sill skin corroded at rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front tyre brake disc discoloured due to heat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,094 miles (+2,105)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,094 miles
    Test number
    861766285526
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side front, off side front, near side rear and off side rear outer sill skin corroded

  2. Pass123,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    443042384893
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill skin corroded at rear.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail123,989 miles (+3,210)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    773423764814
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill skin corroded at rear.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass120,779 miles (+1,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,779 miles
    Test number
    351865725631
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,942 miles
    Test number
    204465813432
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  6. Fail118,942 miles (+2,834)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,942 miles
    Test number
    615877496494
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  7. Pass116,108 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,108 miles
    Test number
    254217135002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail116,078 miles (+6,842)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,078 miles
    Test number
    667861256629
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass109,236 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,236 miles
    Test number
    692479978160
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre brake disc discoloured due to heat
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished and worn 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  10. Fail109,236 miles (+7,759)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,236 miles
    Test number
    400456307915
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre brake disc discoloured due to heat
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished and worn 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  11. Pass101,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,477 miles
    Test number
    165594285410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,477 miles (+7,130)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,477 miles
    Test number
    855842785091
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass94,347 miles (+3,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,347 miles
    Test number
    268424074003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass91,346 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,346 miles
    Test number
    478570063091
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  15. Fail91,346 miles (+5,451)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,346 miles
    Test number
    745890063071
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  16. Pass85,895 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,895 miles
    Test number
    109619272492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail85,895 miles (+5,969)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,895 miles
    Test number
    345489572081
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rear box slightly deteriated.

  18. Pass79,926 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,926 miles
    Test number
    416530381052
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  19. Fail79,905 miles (+9,893)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    786060981018
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  20. Pass70,012 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,012 miles
    Test number
    792203260094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,401 miles (+10,356)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,401 miles
    Test number
    792751778179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,045 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    361933987148
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass53,045 miles (+9,843)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    920923687101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    290661796457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T29 PKE

Does T29 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T29 PKE expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T29 PKE?
The MOT on T29 PKE expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T29 PKE done?
T29 PKE was recorded at 126,094 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 5,284 miles a year.
Has T29 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 PKE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T29 PKE 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 T29 PKE find?
T29 PKE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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