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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T404 BFRMOT history

T404 BFR is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2024
Mileage
98,761 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T404 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T404 BFR was last recorded at 98,761 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2008: 62,878 miles, lower than 64,469 miles on 17 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,737 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,761 miles
  • 2022 – 98,737 miles
  • 2021 – 98,682 miles
  • 2019 – 98,429 miles
  • 2018 – 98,213 miles
  • 2017 – 94,084 miles
  • 2016 – 88,317 miles
  • 2015 – 81,193 miles
  • 2014 – 79,244 miles
  • 2013 – 74,106 miles
  • 2012 – 72,499 miles
  • 2011 – 68,594 miles
  • 2010 – 66,775 miles
  • 2009 – 65,149 miles
  • 2008 – 62,878 miles
  • 2007 – 58,853 miles
  • 2006 – 53,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll supenwsion componenets 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,761 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,761 miles
    Test number
    337724302362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll supenwsion componenets corroded

  2. Pass98,737 miles (+55)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,737 miles
    Test number
    971089701811
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted

  3. Pass98,682 miles (+253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,682 miles
    Test number
    429292117803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass98,429 miles (+216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,429 miles
    Test number
    620610403480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass98,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    284333343555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,213 miles (+4,129)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    604337015131
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,084 miles
    Test number
    724744305075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail94,082 miles (+5,765)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,082 miles
    Test number
    613049223815
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass88,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    608744115871
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% stop light (1.2.1b)

  10. Fail88,317 miles (+7,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    901758061643
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating stop lamp (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass81,193 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,193 miles
    Test number
    426406615253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,192 miles (+1,948)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    926385915284
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass79,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,244 miles
    Test number
    365509204417
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail79,243 miles (+5,137)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,243 miles
    Test number
    358269304482
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,106 miles (+1,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,106 miles
    Test number
    388673603460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass72,499 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    649960522379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,594 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,594 miles
    Test number
    276988371261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,775 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    681527770209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,149 miles (+2,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,149 miles
    Test number
    690705199271
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail62,878 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,878 miles
    Test number
    284403008331
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass62,878 miles (-1,591)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,878 miles
    Test number
    323323108364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,469 miles (+5,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,469 miles
    Test number
    262239898188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass58,853 miles (+5,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,853 miles
    Test number
    443483607489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass53,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    240986706363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,397 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    794394606301
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

Questions about T404 BFR

Does T404 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T404 BFR expired on 13 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T404 BFR?
The MOT on T404 BFR expired on 13 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T404 BFR done?
T404 BFR was recorded at 98,761 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 2,735 miles a year.
Has T404 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T404 BFR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T404 BFR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T404 BFR find?
T404 BFR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; all supenwsion componenets corroded.

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