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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T521 TEUMOT history

T521 TEU is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
138,024 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 TEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 TEU was last recorded at 138,024 miles on 20 May 2022, 1,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,309 miles · 23 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,715 miles
Average per year
5,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,024 miles
  • 2020 – 136,309 miles
  • 2019 – 130,467 miles
  • 2018 – 126,451 miles
  • 2017 – 120,797 miles
  • 2016 – 116,613 miles
  • 2015 – 112,239 miles
  • 2014 – 105,908 miles
  • 2012 – 95,625 miles
  • 2011 – 92,189 miles
  • 2010 – 79,924 miles
  • 2009 – 73,701 miles
  • 2008 – 65,394 miles
  • 2007 – 56,654 miles
  • 2006 – 48,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,024 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front under try covering componants

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,024 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,024 miles
    Test number
    702819882128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,309 miles (+5,842)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,309 miles
    Test number
    715722073031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,467 miles (+4,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,467 miles
    Test number
    731320878704
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axel mild corrosion

  4. Pass126,451 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    219351176852
    • AdvisoryFront under try covering componants
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  5. Fail126,450 miles (+5,653)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,450 miles
    Test number
    391374635733
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront under try covering componants
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass120,797 miles (+4,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,797 miles
    Test number
    619778363451
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTank Strap Corroded

  7. Pass116,613 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,613 miles
    Test number
    731378421367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,610 miles (+4,371)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,610 miles
    Test number
    695369313388
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTank strap corroded

  9. Pass112,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,239 miles
    Test number
    775732595031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail112,239 miles (+6,331)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,239 miles
    Test number
    858860095089
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass105,908 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    197765584006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,907 miles (+10,282)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,907 miles
    Test number
    256274084028
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass95,625 miles (+3,436)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,625 miles
    Test number
    826485152300
    • NoteAir bag & pad waring lights on
    • NoteFront suspension slight movemenmt lower wishbone rear most bushes
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treadslow on inner edges

  14. Pass92,189 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    92,189 miles
    Test number
    767873861326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    126475141087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,722 miles (+6,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    148083741488
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass79,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    661991440057
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail79,924 miles (+6,223)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    173390840036
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass73,701 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,701 miles
    Test number
    303242049003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,692 miles (+8,298)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,692 miles
    Test number
    724788239060
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass65,394 miles (+8,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,394 miles
    Test number
    903260548074
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass56,654 miles (+8,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,654 miles
    Test number
    323110847034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,062 miles
    Test number
    672964546029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 TEU

Does T521 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T521 TEU expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T521 TEU?
The MOT on T521 TEU expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T521 TEU done?
T521 TEU was recorded at 138,024 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 5,532 miles a year.
Has T521 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 TEU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T521 TEU 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 T521 TEU find?
T521 TEU passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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