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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T498 RNJMOT history

T498 RNJ is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
129,795 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 RNJ
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 RNJ was last recorded at 129,795 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,790 miles · 23 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,795 miles
  • 2021 – 129,438 miles
  • 2020 – 127,192 miles
  • 2019 – 123,477 miles
  • 2018 – 118,531 miles
  • 2016 – 118,503 miles
  • 2015 – 117,242 miles
  • 2014 – 113,833 miles
  • 2013 – 110,228 miles
  • 2012 – 108,527 miles
  • 2011 – 105,235 miles
  • 2010 – 101,811 miles
  • 2009 – 96,204 miles
  • 2008 – 92,303 miles
  • 2007 – 86,204 miles
  • 2006 – 80,698 miles
  • 2005 – 76,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,795 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear discs slightly pitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,795 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,795 miles
    Test number
    537264446706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,790 miles (+352)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,790 miles
    Test number
    594147341437
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill holed

  3. Pass129,438 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,438 miles
    Test number
    921197970588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,192 miles (+3,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,192 miles
    Test number
    985614544970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,477 miles (+4,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    123,477 miles
    Test number
    208280153177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,531 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,531 miles
    Test number
    325986554715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,503 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,503 miles
    Test number
    686452524378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail118,419 miles (+1,177)12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,419 miles
    Test number
    643420445372
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass117,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    141788216969
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs slightly pitted.

  10. Fail117,242 miles (+3,409)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    534142695418
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened very weak shocker (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking pipe leaking on reservoir, possibly loose. (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs slightly pitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass113,833 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    948202754298
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail113,833 miles (+3,605)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    787785644200
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass110,228 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,228 miles
    Test number
    726890313247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass108,527 miles (+3,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,527 miles
    Test number
    707928522255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass105,235 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    989581511296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,811 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    380023200215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,204 miles (+3,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,204 miles
    Test number
    272866719202
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  18. Pass92,303 miles (+6,099)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,303 miles
    Test number
    453953508479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass86,204 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    224437097277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in both front bottom ball joint bushes

  20. Fail86,204 miles (+5,506)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    263265497295
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre
    • NoteSlight play in both front bottom ball joint bushes

  21. Pass80,698 miles (+4,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    101328096242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass76,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    76,086 miles
    Test number
    363949375443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 RNJ

Does T498 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 RNJ expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 RNJ?
The MOT on T498 RNJ expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 RNJ done?
T498 RNJ was recorded at 129,795 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
Has T498 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 RNJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T498 RNJ 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 T498 RNJ find?
T498 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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