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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T361 TFAMOT history

T361 TFA is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2023
Mileage
180,466 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T361 TFA
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T361 TFA was last recorded at 180,466 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,224 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
242 miles
Average per year
6,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,466 miles
  • 2021 – 173,545 miles
  • 2020 – 166,563 miles
  • 2019 – 160,428 miles
  • 2018 – 160,390 miles
  • 2016 – 160,307 miles
  • 2015 – 160,237 miles
  • 2014 – 156,590 miles
  • 2013 – 146,346 miles
  • 2012 – 137,947 miles
  • 2011 – 129,351 miles
  • 2010 – 121,537 miles
  • 2009 – 109,625 miles
  • 2008 – 97,458 miles
  • 2007 – 87,987 miles
  • 2006 – 78,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,466 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer body work
  • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,466 miles (+242)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    180,466 miles
    Test number
    465268500709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer body work
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  2. Fail180,224 miles (+6,679)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,224 miles
    Test number
    345950272845
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer bodywork
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack tie rod worn

  3. Pass173,545 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    173,545 miles
    Test number
    300120002259
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail173,537 miles (+6,974)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,537 miles
    Test number
    744953188782
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass166,563 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    166,563 miles
    Test number
    500955138860
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Slightly Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components

  6. Fail166,562 miles (+6,134)8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,562 miles
    Test number
    623692771706
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Slightly Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components

  7. Pass160,428 miles (+38)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,428 miles
    Test number
    710648809362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier slightly corroded

  8. Pass160,390 miles (+83)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    160,390 miles
    Test number
    307672451399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear as marked (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear as marked (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier slightly corroded

  9. Pass160,307 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,307 miles
    Test number
    860501823436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,237 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    160,237 miles
    Test number
    526957255190
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDampness around offside of steering rack indicating a possible leak from the rack or a surrounding component
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working or disconnected
    • NoteNearside wiper blade splitting at ends

  11. Fail160,237 miles (+3,647)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,237 miles
    Test number
    978327755160
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDampness around offside of steering rack indicating a possible leak from the rack or a surrounding component
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working or disconnected
    • NoteNearside wiper blade splitting at ends

  12. Pass156,590 miles (+10,244)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    156,590 miles
    Test number
    575519134163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,346 miles (+8,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    146,346 miles
    Test number
    439222363181
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass137,947 miles (+8,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    137,947 miles
    Test number
    855326762053
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass129,351 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    129,351 miles
    Test number
    959318881013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,537 miles (+11,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    914524380026
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass109,625 miles (+12,167)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    109,625 miles
    Test number
    554426489076
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
    • NotePETROL TANK STRAPS CORRODING

  18. Pass97,458 miles (+9,471)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    97,458 miles
    Test number
    900074798015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,987 miles (+9,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,987 miles
    Test number
    542203497079
    • NoteO/S FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH UNBONDING

  20. Pass78,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,293 miles
    Test number
    492843396015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T361 TFA

Does T361 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T361 TFA expired on 15 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T361 TFA?
The MOT on T361 TFA expired on 15 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T361 TFA done?
T361 TFA was recorded at 180,466 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 6,375 miles a year.
Has T361 TFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T361 TFA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T361 TFA 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 T361 TFA find?
T361 TFA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 15 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 12 more.

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