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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T429 RHSMOT history

T429 RHS is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
148,710 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T429 RHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T429 RHS was last recorded at 148,710 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 2,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2017: 12,549 miles, lower than 125,244 miles on 3 Aug 2017.

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
146,645 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,065 miles
Average per year
5,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,710 miles
  • 2021 – 146,645 miles
  • 2020 – 144,228 miles
  • 2019 – 141,998 miles
  • 2018 – 137,203 miles
  • 2017 – 12,549 miles
  • 2016 – 117,657 miles
  • 2015 – 112,998 miles
  • 2014 – 107,211 miles
  • 2013 – 103,687 miles
  • 2012 – 98,776 miles
  • 2011 – 95,700 miles
  • 2010 – 89,266 miles
  • 2009 – 76,090 miles
  • 2008 – 66,651 miles
  • 2007 – 58,639 miles
  • 2006 – 51,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,710 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexible brake hoses
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sidelamp damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe flexy metal ends heavly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • High level brake lamp some lights inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s/f brake pipe greased up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Outter sill covers holed/ corroded n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Outter sill covers holed/ corroded o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension parts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail148,710 miles (+2,065)11 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,710 miles
    Test number
    815184480775
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexible brake hoses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sidelamp damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass146,645 miles (+2,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,645 miles
    Test number
    512077931979
    • AdvisoryExhaust modified and slightly noisy but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  3. Pass144,228 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    189912700069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe flexy metal ends heavly corroded
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp some lights inop
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe greased up
    • AdvisoryOutter sill covers holed/ corroded n/s
    • AdvisoryOutter sill covers holed/ corroded o/s
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  4. Fail144,226 miles (+2,228)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,226 miles
    Test number
    997927209259
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWheel bearing has excessive play o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe flexy metal ends heavly corroded
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp some lights inop
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe greased up
    • AdvisoryOutter sill covers holed/ corroded n/s
    • AdvisoryOutter sill covers holed/ corroded o/s
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  5. Pass141,998 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,998 miles
    Test number
    954052295591
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill cover corrded

  6. Fail141,988 miles (+13)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,988 miles
    Test number
    133649465670
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill cover corrded

  7. Fail141,975 miles (+4,772)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,975 miles
    Test number
    901509773827
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvice /s and o/s rear tyres on wear indicator
    • AdvisoryAdvice n/s an/s o/s sill/covers corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvice n/s rear coil spring broken/ not sitting correctly
    • AdvisoryAdvice slight corrosion on o/s front brake pipe

  8. Pass137,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,203 miles
    Test number
    287250696993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,203 miles (+124,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,203 miles
    Test number
    930886443005
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass12,549 miles (-112,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    12,549 miles
    Test number
    221840452859
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked but not obscuring (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail125,244 miles (+7,587)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,244 miles
    Test number
    960309080300
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked but not obscuring (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass117,657 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,657 miles
    Test number
    680913037128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail117,652 miles (+4,654)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,652 miles
    Test number
    469787370959
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass112,998 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    878323025284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,991 miles (+5,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,991 miles
    Test number
    705482925251
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass107,211 miles (+3,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,211 miles
    Test number
    105993734269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass103,687 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,687 miles
    Test number
    478765723269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,776 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    668090342262
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail98,665 miles (+2,965)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,665 miles
    Test number
    936808372190
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass95,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    197096361156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail95,700 miles (+6,434)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    105366261194
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass89,266 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    764107060100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,163 miles (+13,073)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,163 miles
    Test number
    883421160113
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly corroded/pitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc heavily corroded/pitted

  24. Pass76,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    204945139427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,090 miles (+27)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    513565039159
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail76,063 miles (+9,412)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,063 miles
    Test number
    711049189075
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass66,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    240417888099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,651 miles (+8,012)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    222097788010
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass58,639 miles (+7,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,639 miles
    Test number
    714015897020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass51,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    701723296092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T429 RHS

Does T429 RHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T429 RHS expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T429 RHS?
The MOT on T429 RHS expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T429 RHS done?
T429 RHS was recorded at 148,710 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 5,867 miles a year.
Has T429 RHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T429 RHS has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T429 RHS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T429 RHS find?
T429 RHS failed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 11 major defects and 12 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; horn not working; nearside front headlamp aim too low, and 20 more.

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