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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T498 UCSMOT history

T498 UCS is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
130,620 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 UCS
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 UCS was last recorded at 130,620 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 5,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,073 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,547 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,620 miles
  • 2022 – 119,221 miles
  • 2021 – 113,422 miles
  • 2020 – 110,884 miles
  • 2019 – 105,612 miles
  • 2018 – 98,942 miles
  • 2016 – 92,352 miles
  • 2015 – 82,493 miles
  • 2014 – 75,799 miles
  • 2013 – 71,593 miles
  • 2012 – 70,097 miles
  • 2011 – 67,842 miles
  • 2009 – 64,085 miles
  • 2008 – 52,535 miles
  • 2007 – 47,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,620 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,620 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,620 miles
    Test number
    840109321297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail125,073 miles (+5,852)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,073 miles
    Test number
    691116218513
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass119,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,221 miles
    Test number
    952555971509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,221 miles (+5,799)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,221 miles
    Test number
    102361416408
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass113,422 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,422 miles
    Test number
    620950907204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,884 miles
    Test number
    915420916292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail110,884 miles (+5,272)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,884 miles
    Test number
    784507043354
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,612 miles
    Test number
    325144104233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,612 miles (+6,670)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,612 miles
    Test number
    587501663915
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. Pass98,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    665452972327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,942 miles (+6,590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    547089889466
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass92,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,352 miles
    Test number
    112749027892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail92,352 miles (+4,714)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,352 miles
    Test number
    584155441924
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,638 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    999419949188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,493 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,493 miles
    Test number
    966297805051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,799 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    375968404082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,593 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    575480013083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,097 miles (+2,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    768779502069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    389521611044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,842 miles (+3,757)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    957290511089
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass64,085 miles (+7,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,085 miles
    Test number
    844508549386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass56,916 miles (+4,381)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,916 miles
    Test number
    141566219445
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass52,535 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,535 miles
    Test number
    374694108033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,294 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,294 miles
    Test number
    660374307088
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,294 miles
    Test number
    974254107021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 UCS

Does T498 UCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 UCS expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 UCS?
The MOT on T498 UCS expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 UCS done?
T498 UCS was recorded at 130,620 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has T498 UCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 UCS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T498 UCS 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 UCS find?
T498 UCS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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