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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T593 AYXMOT history

T593 AYX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
64,299 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T593 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T593 AYX was last recorded at 64,299 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2018: 58,241 miles, lower than 58,243 miles on 6 Aug 2018.

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
63,795 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
504 miles
Average per year
1,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 64,299 miles
  • 2022 – 63,795 miles
  • 2021 – 62,832 miles
  • 2020 – 61,474 miles
  • 2019 – 60,211 miles
  • 2018 – 58,241 miles
  • 2017 – 56,511 miles
  • 2016 – 55,748 miles
  • 2015 – 54,825 miles
  • 2014 – 54,017 miles
  • 2013 – 49,549 miles
  • 2011 – 44,930 miles
  • 2010 – 43,538 miles
  • 2009 – 39,740 miles
  • 2008 – 37,524 miles
  • 2007 – 36,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,299 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front both light lens missty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front light lens misty both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres cracking both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,299 miles (+504)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,299 miles
    Test number
    820984122057
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass63,795 miles (+963)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,795 miles
    Test number
    488117929821
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass62,832 miles (+1,358)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,832 miles
    Test number
    501704998027
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,474 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    429002266162
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both lights misty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail61,474 miles (+1,263)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    605617673533
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both lights misty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass60,211 miles (+1,970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,211 miles
    Test number
    556864631932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage very slight (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass58,241 miles (-2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,241 miles
    Test number
    811652163920
    • AdvisoryFront both light lens missty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear petrol hose repair

  8. Fail58,243 miles (+1,732)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,243 miles
    Test number
    724030580865
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to petrol leak (dangerous) (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both light lens missty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,511 miles
    Test number
    754293142159
    • AdvisoryFront light lens misty both
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking both
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail56,511 miles (+763)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,511 miles
    Test number
    232583810660
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides and cords showing (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront light lens misty both
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking both
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInt mirror missing

  11. Pass55,748 miles (+923)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,748 miles
    Test number
    509350271576
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished with a cut on inner tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass54,825 miles (+808)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,825 miles
    Test number
    669194005170
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side walls cracking but not showing cords

  13. Pass54,017 miles (+4,468)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,017 miles
    Test number
    689180124142
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints worn
    • NoteBrake discs in poor condition
    • NoteBrake pedal slightly spongy

  14. Pass49,549 miles (+4,619)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,549 miles
    Test number
    986860723186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracking

  15. Pass44,930 miles (+1,392)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,930 miles
    Test number
    998299371153
    • NoteBoth front sidelamp units broken
    • NoteBoth front brake disc s corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc s corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteWindscreen wipers juddering

  16. Pass43,538 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    153312650134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail43,538 miles (+3,798)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    874162050155
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass39,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,740 miles
    Test number
    243541929432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail39,708 miles (+2,184)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    264381429173
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass37,524 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,524 miles
    Test number
    103235328430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,520 miles (+836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    940034928076
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass36,684 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    740909827073
    • NoteFront No. plate cracked
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/R tyres badly perished
    • NoteO/S/R tyre 2mm and badly perished
    • NoteSlight oil weep power steering pump
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

Questions about T593 AYX

Does T593 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T593 AYX expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T593 AYX?
The MOT on T593 AYX expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T593 AYX done?
T593 AYX was recorded at 64,299 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 1,656 miles a year.
Has T593 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T593 AYX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T593 AYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T593 AYX find?
T593 AYX passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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