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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T545 AWRMOT history

T545 AWR is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2021 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2021
Mileage
66,087 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T545 AWR
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2021
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T545 AWR was last recorded at 66,087 miles on 20 May 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,071 miles · 22 May 2020
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,087 miles
  • 2020 – 66,071 miles
  • 2018 – 65,466 miles
  • 2017 – 63,376 miles
  • 2016 – 61,705 miles
  • 2015 – 59,532 miles
  • 2013 – 57,327 miles
  • 2012 – 53,376 miles
  • 2011 – 52,761 miles
  • 2010 – 50,782 miles
  • 2009 – 47,154 miles
  • 2008 – 45,422 miles
  • 2007 – 41,799 miles
  • 2006 – 38,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,087 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has reduced damping effectRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,087 miles (+16)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    133372939079
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components

  2. Pass66,071 miles (+605)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,071 miles
    Test number
    117734217968
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brakes have surface rust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components

  3. Pass65,466 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    343270606689
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail65,466 miles (+2,090)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    730034124798
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass63,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    623144687344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,376 miles (+1,671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    584840022715
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass61,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,705 miles
    Test number
    293519702307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,705 miles (+2,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,705 miles
    Test number
    261944685133
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass59,532 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,532 miles
    Test number
    269878835174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,531 miles (+2,204)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    238382325181
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass57,327 miles (+3,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,327 miles
    Test number
    709976043346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass53,376 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    897156772217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,761 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,761 miles
    Test number
    188276071167
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,761 miles (+1,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,761 miles
    Test number
    537506471141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,782 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,782 miles
    Test number
    934506850150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass47,154 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,154 miles
    Test number
    243042089420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,422 miles (+3,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,422 miles
    Test number
    994128858130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass41,799 miles (+2,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,799 miles
    Test number
    490870137131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    154089236105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,855 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    211445626405
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

Questions about T545 AWR

Does T545 AWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T545 AWR expired on 21 May 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T545 AWR?
The MOT on T545 AWR expired on 21 May 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T545 AWR done?
T545 AWR was recorded at 66,087 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 1,509 miles a year.
Has T545 AWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T545 AWR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T545 AWR 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 T545 AWR find?
T545 AWR failed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator incorrect colour; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 6 more.

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