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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T456 TREMOT history

T456 TRE is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2021 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2021
Mileage
88,094 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 TRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
5 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T456 TRE was last recorded at 88,094 miles on 5 May 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,093 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,094 miles
  • 2020 – 88,093 miles
  • 2017 – 88,073 miles
  • 2016 – 81,661 miles
  • 2015 – 78,430 miles
  • 2014 – 68,389 miles
  • 2013 – 57,413 miles
  • 2011 – 55,132 miles
  • 2010 – 47,840 miles
  • 2009 – 39,994 miles
  • 2008 – 34,006 miles
  • 2007 – 27,618 miles
  • 2006 – 23,463 miles
  • 2005 – 22,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,094 miles
  • MajorBrake performance not tested Front brakes jammed on. Pedal action/performance very poor. (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorCentral Obligatory indirect vision device insecure Windsreen Review Mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions not tested Engine Emissions not tested as the Engine miss firing badly, and the Cat converter has been cut out. (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Heavy Leak from under bonnet trim panel. (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber Boot split badly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint mounting rubber has split and has dropped onto catch plate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber Boot split badly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint mounting rubber has split and has dropped onto catch plate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Drivers Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel has corrosion hole halfway along within 30cm of the seat fixing points that mount the seat belt. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Door mirror glass insecure as held on by tape
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake caliper piston dust cover split.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Subframe front mounting rubber split, and the subframe has dropped onto metal bracket. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel Tank metal support strap heavy corossion and rubber in poor condition. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel Tank metal support strap heavy corrosion and rubber in poor condition. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Subframe front mounting rubber split, and the subframe has dropped onto metal bracket. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear under body has and excessive amount of under seal sprayed on it. (Rear axle area)
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Panels both sides have corrosion at the rear near the wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Drivers door mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,094 miles (+1)11 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    519868239775
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Front brakes jammed on. Pedal action/performance very poor. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Obligatory indirect vision device insecure Windsreen Review Mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine Emissions not tested as the Engine miss firing badly, and the Cat converter has been cut out. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Heavy Leak from under bonnet trim panel. (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber Boot split badly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint mounting rubber has split and has dropped onto catch plate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber Boot split badly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint mounting rubber has split and has dropped onto catch plate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Drivers Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel has corrosion hole halfway along within 30cm of the seat fixing points that mount the seat belt. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Door mirror glass insecure as held on by tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake caliper piston dust cover split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Subframe front mounting rubber split, and the subframe has dropped onto metal bracket. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel Tank metal support strap heavy corossion and rubber in poor condition. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel Tank metal support strap heavy corrosion and rubber in poor condition. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Subframe front mounting rubber split, and the subframe has dropped onto metal bracket. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear under body has and excessive amount of under seal sprayed on it. (Rear axle area)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Panels both sides have corrosion at the rear near the wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass88,093 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    776969411060
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail88,093 miles (+20)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    882059239772
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass88,073 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,073 miles
    Test number
    702877873779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,661 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,661 miles
    Test number
    804736720278
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryPlay in front lower suspension ball joints
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid around pump and pipes but no visible leaks at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
  6. Fail81,659 miles (+3,229)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,659 miles
    Test number
    733173881010
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryPlay in front lower suspension ball joints
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid around pump and pipes but no visible leaks at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
  7. Pass78,430 miles (+10,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,430 miles
    Test number
    965258775118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass68,389 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    106036974417
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBackbox corroded
  9. Fail68,389 miles (+10,976)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    819100274020
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBackbox corroded
    • NoteGearbox mounting loose
  10. Pass57,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    845784533159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail57,413 miles (+8)8 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    365471723109
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroding.
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle of corroding.
  12. Fail57,405 miles (+2,273)9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    505680353047
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass55,132 miles (+7,292)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    917357771201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted on outer edge
  14. Pass47,840 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    401558100279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,994 miles (+5,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,994 miles
    Test number
    250587799110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass34,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,006 miles
    Test number
    403461118255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,006 miles (+6,388)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,006 miles
    Test number
    961840018292
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass27,618 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    743067807277
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside and has a cut in sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre rubbing body on full lock
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
  19. Fail27,618 miles (+4,155)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    944057107209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside and has a cut in sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre rubbing body on full lock
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
  20. Pass23,463 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,463 miles
    Test number
    771606066100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,344 miles
    Test number
    854516645312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T456 TRE

Does T456 TRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T456 TRE expired on 26 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T456 TRE?
The MOT on T456 TRE expired on 26 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T456 TRE done?
T456 TRE was recorded at 88,094 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2022, an average of 4,011 miles a year.
Has T456 TRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 TRE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T456 TRE 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 T456 TRE find?
T456 TRE failed its latest MOT on 5 May 2022 with 11 major defects and 8 advisories: brake performance not tested front brakes jammed on. pedal action/performance very poor.; central obligatory indirect vision device insecure windsreen review mirror; emissions not tested engine emissions not tested as the engine miss firing badly, and the cat converter has been cut out., and 16 more.

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