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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T515 LCVMOT history

T515 LCV is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2023
Mileage
124,386 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T515 LCV
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
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T515 LCV was last recorded at 124,386 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 1,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,605 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,781 miles
Average per year
4,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,386 miles
  • 2021 – 122,605 miles
  • 2020 – 120,071 miles
  • 2019 – 119,206 miles
  • 2018 – 114,547 miles
  • 2017 – 110,280 miles
  • 2016 – 105,649 miles
  • 2015 – 100,289 miles
  • 2014 – 93,833 miles
  • 2013 – 86,492 miles
  • 2012 – 79,898 miles
  • 2011 – 73,020 miles
  • 2010 – 69,423 miles
  • 2009 – 61,739 miles
  • 2008 – 59,959 miles
  • 2007 – 48,299 miles
  • 2006 – 44,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,386 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,386 miles (+1,781)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,386 miles
    Test number
    302768120720
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,605 miles (+2,534)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,605 miles
    Test number
    574308526709
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap broken
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  3. Pass120,071 miles (+865)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,071 miles
    Test number
    662342609248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake hose to pipe security could be improved

  4. Pass119,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,206 miles
    Test number
    837070669051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,199 miles (+4,652)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    705715692970
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,547 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    429560606891
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,541 miles (+4,261)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,541 miles
    Test number
    124240776634
    • MajorNearside Fuel tank insecure strap corroded off and offside strap badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass110,280 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,280 miles
    Test number
    831112982852
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail110,270 miles (+4,621)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,270 miles
    Test number
    494005950598
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass105,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,649 miles
    Test number
    843653200106
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail105,643 miles (+5,354)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    825122828145
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass100,289 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    334613307635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,833 miles (+7,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,833 miles
    Test number
    478225144254
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass86,492 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    108871343245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable outter case corroded

  15. Fail86,486 miles (+6,588)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,486 miles
    Test number
    395379733461
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable outter case corroded

  16. Pass79,898 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,898 miles
    Test number
    116749242237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail79,898 miles (+6,878)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,898 miles
    Test number
    566817842241
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass73,020 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,020 miles
    Test number
    449417711291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,013 miles (+3,590)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,013 miles
    Test number
    119613911279
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteTYRES-Rear BOTH well worn

  20. Pass69,423 miles (+7,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    461257110236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass61,739 miles (+1,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,739 miles
    Test number
    954100639274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail59,959 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    411022948294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,959 miles (+11,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    451172648271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,299 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,299 miles
    Test number
    322646047451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,744 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,744 miles
    Test number
    134305236267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail44,744 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,744 miles
    Test number
    463823436243
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T515 LCV

Does T515 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T515 LCV expired on 16 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T515 LCV?
The MOT on T515 LCV expired on 16 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T515 LCV done?
T515 LCV was recorded at 124,386 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 4,965 miles a year.
Has T515 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T515 LCV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T515 LCV 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 T515 LCV find?
T515 LCV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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