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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T401 FANMOT history

T401 FAN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
200,241 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 FAN was last recorded at 200,241 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,236 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 200,241 miles
  • 2021 – 194,490 miles
  • 2020 – 187,691 miles
  • 2019 – 169,535 miles
  • 2018 – 155,902 miles
  • 2017 – 135,685 miles
  • 2015 – 97,018 miles
  • 2014 – 83,077 miles
  • 2013 – 72,240 miles
  • 2012 – 65,249 miles
  • 2011 – 56,322 miles
  • 2010 – 56,224 miles
  • 2009 – 56,169 miles
  • 2008 – 55,769 miles
  • 2007 – 54,481 miles
  • 2006 – 50,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,241 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills starting to corrodeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components have some minor surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside has various areas of surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,241 miles (+5)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    200,241 miles
    Test number
    517084002999
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components have some minor surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has various areas of surface corrosion
  2. Fail200,236 miles (+5,746)6 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,236 miles
    Test number
    811398982177
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components have some minor surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has various areas of surface corrosion
  3. Pass194,490 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    194,490 miles
    Test number
    328133512105
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail194,490 miles (+6,799)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,490 miles
    Test number
    301699001212
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass187,691 miles (+18,156)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,691 miles
    Test number
    121623415584
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion
  6. Pass169,535 miles (+13,633)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,535 miles
    Test number
    344764160502
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass155,902 miles (+5)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,902 miles
    Test number
    859437549473
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail155,897 miles (+20,212)2 dangerous8 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,897 miles
    Test number
    241924871772
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass135,685 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    135,685 miles
    Test number
    404161213536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,323 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,323 miles
    Test number
    919181006528
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass189,162 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    189,162 km
    Test number
    620015231745
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass97,018 miles (+13,941)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,018 miles
    Test number
    535074935179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,077 miles (+10,837)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,077 miles
    Test number
    625963334182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,240 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    407215933112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,249 miles (+8,927)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,249 miles
    Test number
    978207932159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,322 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,322 miles
    Test number
    836626731185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,224 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    874307380169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,169 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    692407559186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,769 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,769 miles
    Test number
    472686368194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,481 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    230570287101
    • NoteAs previous vt32
  21. Fail54,481 miles (+56)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    861280287147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail54,425 miles (+3,782)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    111297677148
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
  23. Pass50,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,643 miles
    Test number
    892286486159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T401 FAN

Does T401 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T401 FAN expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T401 FAN?
The MOT on T401 FAN expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T401 FAN done?
T401 FAN was recorded at 200,241 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 8,782 miles a year.
Has T401 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 FAN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T401 FAN 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 FAN find?
T401 FAN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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