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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T459 DLNMOT history

T459 DLN is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
84,651 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T459 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T459 DLN was last recorded at 84,651 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 1,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,459 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,192 miles
Average per year
1,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,651 miles
  • 2021 – 83,459 miles
  • 2020 – 83,006 miles
  • 2019 – 81,973 miles
  • 2018 – 81,691 miles
  • 2017 – 80,698 miles
  • 2016 – 80,216 miles
  • 2015 – 79,645 miles
  • 2014 – 78,433 miles
  • 2013 – 76,505 miles
  • 2012 – 73,794 miles
  • 2011 – 70,227 miles
  • 2010 – 66,167 miles
  • 2009 – 63,825 miles
  • 2008 – 60,078 miles
  • 2007 – 56,335 miles
  • 2006 – 52,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front slight brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both headlamp dull

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    719878472878
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  2. Fail84,651 miles (+1,192)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    150554676740
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  3. Pass83,459 miles (+453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,459 miles
    Test number
    332227134171
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass83,006 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    324092808163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp dull

  5. Fail83,000 miles (+1,027)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,000 miles
    Test number
    782168289070
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp dull

  6. Pass81,973 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    377121247042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding on
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp poor beam patterns

  7. Fail81,973 miles (+282)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    344902215079
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended not recoiling (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside seat belt slow to recoil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding on
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp poor beam patterns

  8. Pass81,691 miles (+993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,691 miles
    Test number
    436709739895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking between tread need replacing

  9. Pass80,698 miles (+482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    398936069267
    • AdvisoryBoth seatbelts slow to recoil
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  10. Pass80,216 miles (+571)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    360430783873
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres cracked between treads
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked between treads
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll valve stems split

  11. Pass79,645 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    927399915172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,433 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    497143024127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,505 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    476468833133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,794 miles (+153)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,794 miles
    Test number
    238478662194
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteParking brake slightly uneven

  15. Fail73,641 miles (+3,414)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,641 miles
    Test number
    285260662463
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteParking brake slightly uneven

  16. Pass70,227 miles (+4,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    268766461194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,167 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,167 miles
    Test number
    682212870127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,825 miles
    Test number
    922435809202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,825 miles (+241)4 failures4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,825 miles
    Test number
    763114909268
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass63,584 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    583088309185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,521 miles (+3,443)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    573681109183
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre deteriorated

  22. Pass60,078 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    350396298070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S rear tyre deteriorated,sidwall

  23. Fail60,078 miles (+3,743)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    674246898068
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S rear tyre deteriorated,sidwall

  24. Pass56,335 miles (+3,345)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    614034107190
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCracking in offside front and rear tyres
    • NoteSlight corrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside front brake disc

  25. Fail52,990 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,990 miles
    Test number
    191109706174
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass52,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,990 miles
    Test number
    814749506130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T459 DLN

Does T459 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T459 DLN expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T459 DLN?
The MOT on T459 DLN expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T459 DLN done?
T459 DLN was recorded at 84,651 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 1,939 miles a year.
Has T459 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T459 DLN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T459 DLN 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 T459 DLN find?
T459 DLN passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust rusty.

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