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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T51 FGUMOT history

T51 FGU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
102,842 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 FGU
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 FGU was last recorded at 102,842 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2017: 98,076 miles, lower than 98,802 miles on 4 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,238 miles · 12 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
3,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,842 miles
  • 2019 – 102,238 miles
  • 2017 – 98,076 miles
  • 2016 – 94,512 miles
  • 2015 – 91,419 miles
  • 2013 – 89,558 miles
  • 2012 – 86,635 miles
  • 2011 – 80,664 miles
  • 2010 – 73,054 miles
  • 2009 – 63,731 miles
  • 2008 – 54,367 miles
  • 2007 – 46,698 miles
  • 2006 – 41,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,842 miles (+604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,842 miles
    Test number
    684889169777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass102,238 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,238 miles
    Test number
    249649417327
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,178 miles (+4,102)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,178 miles
    Test number
    276963439238
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass98,076 miles (-726)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,076 miles
    Test number
    538350038368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,802 miles (+4,290)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,802 miles
    Test number
    447939110662
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  6. Pass94,512 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,512 miles
    Test number
    717314080115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,419 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    286821495405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,403 miles (+1,845)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,403 miles
    Test number
    159077095470
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass89,558 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,558 miles
    Test number
    416368123291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,635 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,635 miles
    Test number
    309915832273
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail86,632 miles (+5,968)2 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,632 miles
    Test number
    739644632273
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteTra/con light on

  12. Pass80,664 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    315864231221
    • NoteAirbag light on

  13. Fail80,664 miles (+7,610)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    828919121245
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  14. Pass73,054 miles8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    294311130200
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn and corroded
    • NoteVarious bushes worn, various componments corroded, steering rack damp,

  15. Fail73,054 miles (+9,323)1 repaired8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    952501430207
    • Repaired at testRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn and corroded
    • NoteVarious bushes worn, various componments corroded, steering rack damp,

  16. Pass63,731 miles (+9,364)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    943719229286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass54,367 miles (+7,669)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    771322828291
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Pass46,698 miles (+4,876)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    363729717296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise front brake pad warning light wires broken.
    • NoteAdvise nearside park brake, outer cable deteriorated.

  19. Pass41,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,822 miles
    Test number
    431730126270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 FGU

Does T51 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 FGU expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 FGU?
The MOT on T51 FGU expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 FGU done?
T51 FGU was recorded at 102,842 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 3,390 miles a year.
Has T51 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 FGU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T51 FGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T51 FGU find?
T51 FGU passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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