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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T59 BRUMOT history

T59 BRU is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
75,912 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 BRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 BRU was last recorded at 75,912 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,696 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
216 miles
Average per year
2,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,912 miles
  • 2021 – 75,696 miles
  • 2020 – 75,155 miles
  • 2019 – 74,358 miles
  • 2018 – 73,237 miles
  • 2017 – 71,734 miles
  • 2016 – 70,554 miles
  • 2015 – 69,267 miles
  • 2014 – 68,629 miles
  • 2013 – 67,280 miles
  • 2012 – 65,459 miles
  • 2011 – 63,270 miles
  • 2010 – 59,026 miles
  • 2009 – 55,073 miles
  • 2008 – 50,713 miles
  • 2007 – 45,377 miles
  • 2006 – 40,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,912 miles (+216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,912 miles
    Test number
    589332003052
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass75,696 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,696 miles
    Test number
    344832881782
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail75,695 miles (+540)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    911937106362
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,155 miles (+797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,155 miles
    Test number
    986740347846
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass74,358 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    998381861692
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass73,237 miles (+1,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,237 miles
    Test number
    459335852240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass71,734 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    679169480057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,554 miles (+1,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    827365053212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer starting to corrode and deteriorate

  9. Pass69,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,267 miles
    Test number
    127358175418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail69,267 miles (+638)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,267 miles
    Test number
    157418875000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass68,629 miles (+1,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    197478574011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass67,280 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,280 miles
    Test number
    309247553077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,459 miles (+2,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,459 miles
    Test number
    368141462092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass63,270 miles (+4,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,270 miles
    Test number
    455724751060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,026 miles (+3,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    842116250050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass55,073 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    664778759089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,713 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,713 miles
    Test number
    922848558034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,377 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    901660257068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,779 miles
    Test number
    741892356025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T59 BRU

Does T59 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T59 BRU expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T59 BRU?
The MOT on T59 BRU expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T59 BRU done?
T59 BRU was recorded at 75,912 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 2,136 miles a year.
Has T59 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 BRU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T59 BRU 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 T59 BRU find?
T59 BRU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads., and 3 more.

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