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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T537 LECMOT history

T537 LEC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
97,864 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T537 LEC
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
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T537 LEC was last recorded at 97,864 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 6,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,765 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,099 miles
Average per year
3,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,864 miles
  • 2022 – 91,765 miles
  • 2021 – 86,511 miles
  • 2019 – 84,456 miles
  • 2018 – 83,395 miles
  • 2017 – 80,074 miles
  • 2016 – 74,143 miles
  • 2012 – 69,314 miles
  • 2011 – 60,480 miles
  • 2010 – 57,625 miles
  • 2009 – 52,525 miles
  • 2008 – 43,317 miles
  • 2007 – 34,576 miles
  • 2006 – 32,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,864 miles
    Test number
    373223998055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,864 miles (+6,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,864 miles
    Test number
    376864461285
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,765 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,765 miles
    Test number
    250962330938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  4. Fail91,740 miles (+5,229)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    666716631660
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  5. Pass86,511 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,511 miles
    Test number
    979681308142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail86,509 miles (+2,053)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    605783385887
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass84,456 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,456 miles
    Test number
    547828435932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,454 miles (+1,059)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,454 miles
    Test number
    608121305376
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,395 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    103672174933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail83,395 miles (+3,321)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    394583161693
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,074 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,074 miles
    Test number
    800578517863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,143 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    641581317916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,136 miles (+4,822)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,136 miles
    Test number
    596353716232
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  14. Pass69,314 miles (+5,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,314 miles
    Test number
    117842352393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,628 miles
    Test number
    725934572033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,628 miles (+3,148)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,628 miles
    Test number
    639772772020
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    839700461068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,480 miles (+2,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    456480461024
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  19. Fail57,625 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    473596270089
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass57,625 miles (+5,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    901846470078
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass52,525 miles (+9,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    270079269077
    • 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)

  22. Pass43,317 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,317 miles
    Test number
    113173648006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,576 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    694441767082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,531 miles
    Test number
    882706866081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T537 LEC

Does T537 LEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T537 LEC expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T537 LEC?
The MOT on T537 LEC expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T537 LEC done?
T537 LEC was recorded at 97,864 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 3,868 miles a year.
Has T537 LEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T537 LEC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T537 LEC 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 T537 LEC find?
T537 LEC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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