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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T398 UGPMOT history

T398 UGP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
187,521 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 UGP
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T398 UGP was last recorded at 187,521 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,086 miles · 5 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
435 miles
Average per year
7,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,521 miles
  • 2022 – 187,086 miles
  • 2021 – 180,094 miles
  • 2020 – 177,091 miles
  • 2019 – 173,922 miles
  • 2018 – 171,296 miles
  • 2017 – 168,692 miles
  • 2016 – 165,876 miles
  • 2015 – 163,560 miles
  • 2014 – 161,424 miles
  • 2013 – 154,231 miles
  • 2012 – 144,369 miles
  • 2011 – 131,749 miles
  • 2010 – 119,746 miles
  • 2009 – 106,637 miles
  • 2008 – 93,994 miles
  • 2007 – 82,290 miles
  • 2006 – 69,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    187,521 miles
    Test number
    509795724529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,519 miles (+433)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,519 miles
    Test number
    367982954894
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail187,086 miles (+6,992)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,086 miles
    Test number
    879753139167
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMisfire

  4. Pass180,094 miles (+3,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    180,094 miles
    Test number
    529772092607
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses faded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded and holed [outer skins]

  5. Pass177,091 miles (+3,169)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,091 miles
    Test number
    406958560395
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,922 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,922 miles
    Test number
    981533063479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail173,918 miles (+2,622)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,918 miles
    Test number
    562767404173
    • DangerousCoolant leak
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass171,296 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    171,296 miles
    Test number
    987119252008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass168,692 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,692 miles
    Test number
    962151354835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass165,876 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    165,876 miles
    Test number
    964790589935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass163,560 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    163,560 miles
    Test number
    375727405112
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads are getting low.
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin is corroded and coming away from exhaust.

  12. Fail163,560 miles (+2,136)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,560 miles
    Test number
    596507505181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads are getting low.
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin is corroded and coming away from exhaust.

  13. Pass161,424 miles (+7,193)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    161,424 miles
    Test number
    997745104156
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower fog lamps glass cracked

  14. Pass154,231 miles (+9,862)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    154,231 miles
    Test number
    138022813130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass144,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    144,369 miles
    Test number
    716809602162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,366 miles (+12,617)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,366 miles
    Test number
    365439502120
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass131,749 miles (+12,003)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    131,749 miles
    Test number
    376019801120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail119,746 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,746 miles
    Test number
    162606600175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass119,746 miles (+13,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,746 miles
    Test number
    584406800142
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass106,637 miles (+12,643)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,637 miles
    Test number
    831730019103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,994 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,994 miles
    Test number
    803689398084
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail93,992 miles (+11,702)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,992 miles
    Test number
    690905598007
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass82,290 miles (+12,597)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,290 miles
    Test number
    701353197071
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront anti roll bar linkage bushes slightly perished †rear handbrake cables outer covers splitting

  24. Pass69,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,693 miles
    Test number
    660041296039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T398 UGP

Does T398 UGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T398 UGP expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T398 UGP?
The MOT on T398 UGP expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T398 UGP done?
T398 UGP was recorded at 187,521 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 7,022 miles a year.
Has T398 UGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 UGP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T398 UGP 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 T398 UGP find?
T398 UGP passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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