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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T401 CFGMOT history

T401 CFG is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
110,738 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 CFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 CFG was last recorded at 110,738 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,660 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
2,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,738 miles
  • 2022 – 110,660 miles
  • 2020 – 110,417 miles
  • 2019 – 110,218 miles
  • 2018 – 109,892 miles
  • 2016 – 109,715 miles
  • 2015 – 109,600 miles
  • 2014 – 106,286 miles
  • 2013 – 102,796 miles
  • 2012 – 97,507 miles
  • 2011 – 95,188 miles
  • 2010 – 91,179 miles
  • 2008 – 78,587 miles
  • 2007 – 74,307 miles
  • 2006 – 62,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,738 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded
  • AdvisorySome suspension componants 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Rear sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,738 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,738 miles
    Test number
    244831245797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisorySome suspension componants corroded

  2. Pass110,660 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    709921148672
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySome suspension components' corroded

  3. Pass110,417 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    724476231413
    • AdvisorySome suspension component's corroded

  4. Pass110,218 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,218 miles
    Test number
    748979559377
    • AdvisoryCorrosion some suspension componants

  5. Pass109,892 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,892 miles
    Test number
    182545122282
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded

  6. Fail109,890 miles (+175)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,890 miles
    Test number
    118099995537
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes pitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded

  7. Pass109,715 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,715 miles
    Test number
    824691179751
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass109,600 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,600 miles
    Test number
    268614705281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    878340794118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,286 miles (+3,490)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    285990794171
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass102,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,796 miles
    Test number
    529475503280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,796 miles (+5,289)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,796 miles
    Test number
    605164703273
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass97,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,507 miles
    Test number
    628912682028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,507 miles (+2,319)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,507 miles
    Test number
    967700382033
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  15. Pass95,188 miles (+10)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,188 miles
    Test number
    827375221052
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail95,178 miles (+3,999)6 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,178 miles
    Test number
    809301121085
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass91,179 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    524496030005
    • NoteNearside park brake outer sheath fractured also low on effort

  18. Fail91,179 miles (+12,592)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    833906930025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside park brake outer sheath fractured also low on effort

  19. Pass78,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    380428858161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail78,587 miles (+4,280)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    673598958109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass74,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,307 miles
    Test number
    212095467460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,307 miles (+4)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,307 miles
    Test number
    880295267131
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail74,303 miles (+27)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,303 miles
    Test number
    314169457183
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Fail74,276 miles (+11,455)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    430461557179
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON==NSR H/BRAKE LOW==FR BRAKES UNBALANCED==ENG SURGING==FR DISC INNER FACES CORRODED==PLAY IN OS RACK JOINT==REQ TRACKING

  25. Pass62,821 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    581922356100
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake only just holding

Questions about T401 CFG

Does T401 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T401 CFG expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T401 CFG?
The MOT on T401 CFG expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T401 CFG done?
T401 CFG was recorded at 110,738 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 2,858 miles a year.
Has T401 CFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 CFG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T401 CFG 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 T401 CFG find?
T401 CFG passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear inner sill corroded; some suspension componants corroded.

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