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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T327 SPLMOT history

T327 SPL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
107,395 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T327 SPL
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T327 SPL was last recorded at 107,395 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 3,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,650 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,745 miles
Average per year
1,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,395 miles
  • 2022 – 103,650 miles
  • 2020 – 99,392 miles
  • 2019 – 95,522 miles
  • 2018 – 94,717 miles
  • 2016 – 93,437 miles
  • 2015 – 92,160 miles
  • 2014 – 88,193 miles
  • 2012 – 85,961 miles
  • 2009 – 85,163 miles
  • 2007 – 81,958 miles
  • 2006 – 75,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,395 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,395 miles (+3,745)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,395 miles
    Test number
    394845144073
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,650 miles (+4,258)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,650 miles
    Test number
    891320916489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass99,392 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    694319176198
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail99,392 miles (+166)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    479355171727
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail99,226 miles (+3,704)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    718241129469
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass95,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,522 miles
    Test number
    935305710863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,521 miles (+804)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,521 miles
    Test number
    622979478266
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass94,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,717 miles
    Test number
    640107505824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  9. Fail94,717 miles (+1,280)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,717 miles
    Test number
    163862576437
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass93,437 miles (+1,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,437 miles
    Test number
    582890987769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass92,160 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,160 miles
    Test number
    941402829331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,158 miles (+667)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    917627004886
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  13. Pass91,491 miles (+3,298)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,491 miles
    Test number
    286059965020
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass88,193 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,193 miles
    Test number
    875590924007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,961 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,961 miles
    Test number
    305755672220
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass85,961 miles (+798)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,961 miles
    Test number
    468155372283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail85,163 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    762587159006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass85,163 miles (+3,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    880417859095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass81,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    671519987212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,958 miles (+5,990)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    613629587289
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,968 miles
    Test number
    942984096027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,963 miles2 failures5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    970464196020
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T327 SPL

Does T327 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T327 SPL expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T327 SPL?
The MOT on T327 SPL expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T327 SPL done?
T327 SPL was recorded at 107,395 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 1,813 miles a year.
Has T327 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T327 SPL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T327 SPL 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 T327 SPL find?
T327 SPL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: front anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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