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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T529 LCVMOT history

T529 LCV is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
86,931 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T529 LCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T529 LCV was last recorded at 86,931 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,931 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,931 miles
  • 2022 – 85,866 miles
  • 2021 – 85,848 miles
  • 2020 – 84,985 miles
  • 2019 – 80,868 miles
  • 2018 – 78,979 miles
  • 2017 – 76,814 miles
  • 2016 – 74,767 miles
  • 2015 – 72,291 miles
  • 2014 – 69,049 miles
  • 2013 – 65,528 miles
  • 2012 – 61,000 miles
  • 2011 – 58,785 miles
  • 2006 – 50,147 miles
  • 2005 – 41,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,931 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    941513785630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail86,931 miles (+1,065)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    304936549087
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,866 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,866 miles
    Test number
    172065309887
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake unit insecure
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps in a poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel different size
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fouling bumper
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Fail85,866 miles (+18)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,866 miles
    Test number
    518753201536
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake unit insecure
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps in a poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel different size
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fouling bumper
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Fail85,848 miles (+863)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    207803990758
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose fuel thank strap corroded and slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass84,985 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,985 miles
    Test number
    404904110142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,868 miles (+1,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,868 miles
    Test number
    333699573525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,979 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,979 miles
    Test number
    318317690187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  9. Fail78,949 miles (+2,135)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    797832618997
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass76,814 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,814 miles
    Test number
    960175124270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail76,812 miles (+2,045)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,812 miles
    Test number
    300203862079
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass74,767 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,767 miles
    Test number
    267932134586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,291 miles (+3,242)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    866353425228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass69,049 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,049 miles
    Test number
    477595924242
    • NoteFan blade missing on cooling fan
    • NoteRear diff mounting rubbers starting too debond

  15. Fail69,047 miles (+3,519)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    295684824248
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFan blade missing on cooling fan
    • NoteRear diff mounting rubbers starting too debond

  16. Pass65,528 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,528 miles
    Test number
    367946823471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,527 miles (+4,527)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,527 miles
    Test number
    816985623257
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,000 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,000 miles
    Test number
    399375932464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,995 miles (+2,210)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,995 miles
    Test number
    136654132263
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass58,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,785 miles
    Test number
    627442151217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,785 miles (+8,638)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,785 miles
    Test number
    165810691083
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • NoteCorrosion in power steering pipes

  22. Pass50,147 miles (+8,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    554563336284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass41,979 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    103445235281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,943 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    192751335284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCheck Tracking

Questions about T529 LCV

Does T529 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T529 LCV expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T529 LCV?
The MOT on T529 LCV expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T529 LCV done?
T529 LCV was recorded at 86,931 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
Has T529 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T529 LCV has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T529 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 T529 LCV find?
T529 LCV passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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