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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T521 SETMOT history

T521 SET is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
132,379 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 SET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 SET was last recorded at 132,379 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2012: 11,044 miles, lower than 110,958 miles on 24 Sept 2012.

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
131,812 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
567 miles
Average per year
2,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,379 miles
  • 2023 – 131,812 miles
  • 2019 – 126,672 miles
  • 2018 – 123,503 miles
  • 2017 – 120,603 miles
  • 2016 – 119,855 miles
  • 2015 – 117,830 miles
  • 2014 – 116,023 miles
  • 2013 – 113,801 miles
  • 2012 – 11,044 miles
  • 2011 – 108,265 miles
  • 2010 – 104,964 miles
  • 2009 – 101,412 miles
  • 2008 – 98,118 miles
  • 2007 – 94,699 miles
  • 2006 – 88,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,379 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,379 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,379 miles
    Test number
    896124490678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,812 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,812 miles
    Test number
    547012074367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,672 miles (+31)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,672 miles
    Test number
    730646418263
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,641 miles (+3,138)1 dangerous8 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,641 miles
    Test number
    583003673872
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside top sill cover corroded on places
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover corrode on places
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,503 miles
    Test number
    825054934200
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail123,503 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,503 miles
    Test number
    957794615575
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail123,503 miles (+2,900)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,503 miles
    Test number
    740625387068
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass120,603 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,603 miles
    Test number
    837214949357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,855 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,855 miles
    Test number
    341476038314
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fading beam image poor (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail119,815 miles (+1,985)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,815 miles
    Test number
    404505462538
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fading beam image poor (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass117,830 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,830 miles
    Test number
    742180150408
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear and (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail117,791 miles (+1,768)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,791 miles
    Test number
    595961099355
    • DangerousStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear and (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass116,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,023 miles
    Test number
    428853674210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail116,023 miles (+2,222)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,023 miles
    Test number
    386256264439
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail113,801 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,801 miles
    Test number
    155867963293
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,801 miles (+102,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,801 miles
    Test number
    907607663206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass11,044 miles (-99,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,044 miles
    Test number
    516461272299
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  18. Fail110,958 miles (+2,693)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,958 miles
    Test number
    107048262299
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  19. Pass108,265 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,265 miles
    Test number
    259063071250
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail108,240 miles (+3,276)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,240 miles
    Test number
    238481271233
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s handbrake needs inspection

  21. Pass104,964 miles (+3,552)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    174787950220
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating

  22. Pass101,412 miles (+89)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    530915969267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre puncture

  23. Fail101,323 miles (+3,205)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,323 miles
    Test number
    550148259225
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre puncture

  24. Pass98,118 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,118 miles
    Test number
    341534478407
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail98,072 miles (+3,373)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,072 miles
    Test number
    972329868240
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass94,699 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    94,699 miles
    Test number
    182120257277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail94,694 miles (+5,704)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,694 miles
    Test number
    104589747201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • NoteSome play in fromt suspension bushes. May require attention soon.

  28. Pass88,990 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,990 miles
    Test number
    150472026212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail88,949 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,949 miles
    Test number
    331499616475
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing thin

Questions about T521 SET

Does T521 SET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T521 SET expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T521 SET?
The MOT on T521 SET expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T521 SET done?
T521 SET was recorded at 132,379 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 2,472 miles a year.
Has T521 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 SET has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T521 SET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T521 SET find?
T521 SET passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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