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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T451 BFCMOT history

T451 BFC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
115,041 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 BFC was last recorded at 115,041 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,039 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,041 miles
  • 2022 – 114,987 miles
  • 2021 – 114,786 miles
  • 2019 – 114,513 miles
  • 2015 – 113,626 miles
  • 2014 – 112,332 miles
  • 2013 – 111,563 miles
  • 2012 – 111,320 miles
  • 2011 – 110,444 miles
  • 2010 – 109,482 miles
  • 2009 – 103,167 miles
  • 2008 – 94,743 miles
  • 2007 – 86,466 miles
  • 2006 – 81,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,041 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front abs sensor fixing missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear abs sensor fixing missingRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Patches of underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,041 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,041 miles
    Test number
    805514313868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front abs sensor fixing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear abs sensor fixing missing

  2. Fail115,039 miles (+52)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    239092543555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front abs sensor fixing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear abs sensor fixing missing

  3. Fail114,987 miles (+201)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,987 miles
    Test number
    164209307046
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass114,786 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,786 miles
    Test number
    458699612107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPatches of underside corrosion

  5. Fail114,782 miles (+269)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,782 miles
    Test number
    220092894505
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPatches of underside corrosion

  6. Pass114,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,513 miles
    Test number
    365952529875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,513 miles (+887)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,513 miles
    Test number
    408174895000
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,626 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    226070865145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,332 miles (+769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,332 miles
    Test number
    929727464107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePatches of corrosion

  10. Pass111,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,563 miles
    Test number
    495398573128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,563 miles (+243)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,563 miles
    Test number
    358277473176
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass111,320 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    305743662141
    • NoteA.both front tyre valves perrished
    • NoteA.both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteA.both rear shock absorber top mountings worn
    • NoteA.n/s/f top mounting splitting open
    • NoteA.small chip in screen under limit

  13. Fail111,320 miles (+876)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    467740962120
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteA.both front tyre valves perrished
    • NoteA.both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteA.both rear shock absorber top mountings worn
    • NoteA.n/s/f top mounting splitting open
    • NoteA.small chip in screen under limit

  14. Pass110,444 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,444 miles
    Test number
    805802071108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,482 miles (+6,315)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    930725070003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePower steering pipe corrosion evident,

  16. Pass103,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,167 miles
    Test number
    160674189031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,167 miles (+8,424)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,167 miles
    Test number
    593753289054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass94,743 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,743 miles
    Test number
    192948688469
    • NoteA.both rear shocker top mounts worn
    • NoteA.small chip in screen under limit

  19. Fail94,743 miles (+8,277)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,743 miles
    Test number
    521926988099
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteA.both rear shocker top mounts worn
    • NoteA.small chip in screen under limit

  20. Fail86,466 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    314942287039
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteA.both rear tyres 2/3mm
    • NoteA.rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteA.rear diff rubber just starting to split out

  21. Pass86,466 miles (+5,227)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    671692487091
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteA.both rear tyres 2/3mm
    • NoteA.rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteA.rear diff rubber just starting to split out

  22. Pass81,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,239 miles
    Test number
    331313886033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 BFC

Does T451 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T451 BFC expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T451 BFC?
The MOT on T451 BFC expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T451 BFC done?
T451 BFC was recorded at 115,041 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 1,935 miles a year.
Has T451 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 BFC has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T451 BFC 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 T451 BFC find?
T451 BFC passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front abs sensor fixing missing, and 6 more.

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