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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T321 BHPMOT history

T321 BHP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2023
Mileage
78,019 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 BHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 BHP was last recorded at 78,019 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,839 miles · 15 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
2,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,019 miles
  • 2021 – 77,839 miles
  • 2020 – 77,676 miles
  • 2019 – 77,494 miles
  • 2018 – 77,276 miles
  • 2017 – 76,956 miles
  • 2016 – 76,591 miles
  • 2015 – 73,916 miles
  • 2014 – 69,529 miles
  • 2013 – 66,091 miles
  • 2012 – 63,019 miles
  • 2011 – 59,198 miles
  • 2010 – 52,857 miles
  • 2009 – 44,728 miles
  • 2008 – 38,659 miles
  • 2007 – 35,160 miles
  • 2006 – 33,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,019 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySeveral front suspension components starting to corrod

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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering system leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front shock corroded at the top.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed. (by jacking pad)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front shock corroded at the top.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,019 miles (+180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,019 miles
    Test number
    349010294130
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeveral front suspension components starting to corrod

  2. Pass77,839 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,839 miles
    Test number
    708824258046
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,676 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,676 miles
    Test number
    268482429768
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering system leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock corroded at the top.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded and holed. (by jacking pad)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock corroded at the top.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sills corroded.

  4. Fail77,676 miles (+182)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,676 miles
    Test number
    766458154729
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering system leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock corroded at the top.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded and holed. (by jacking pad)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock corroded at the top.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sills corroded.

  5. Pass77,494 miles (+218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    482291210489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    731672626293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail77,276 miles (+320)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    927460417729
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass76,956 miles (+365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,956 miles
    Test number
    303018746624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass76,591 miles (+2,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,591 miles
    Test number
    754983227711
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass73,916 miles (+4,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,916 miles
    Test number
    188391295004
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass69,529 miles (+3,438)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,529 miles
    Test number
    649337274038
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass66,091 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,091 miles
    Test number
    808221483068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,019 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,019 miles
    Test number
    436262202168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,005 miles (+3,807)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,005 miles
    Test number
    796599582033
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass59,198 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,198 miles
    Test number
    287538281022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,857 miles (+8,129)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    764188880042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,728 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    601671479050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,659 miles (+3,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    540665478012
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,160 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,160 miles
    Test number
    172357487031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    191749986477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,744 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    383279786043
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T321 BHP

Does T321 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T321 BHP expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T321 BHP?
The MOT on T321 BHP expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T321 BHP done?
T321 BHP was recorded at 78,019 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 2,680 miles a year.
Has T321 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 BHP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T321 BHP 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 T321 BHP find?
T321 BHP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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