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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T603 SUBMOT history

T603 SUB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2025
Mileage
133,154 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T603 SUB
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T603 SUB was last recorded at 133,154 miles on 20 Jan 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,139 miles · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,154 miles
  • 2023 – 133,139 miles
  • 2022 – 131,096 miles
  • 2021 – 128,193 miles
  • 2020 – 127,811 miles
  • 2019 – 126,246 miles
  • 2018 – 123,287 miles
  • 2017 – 120,564 miles
  • 2016 – 119,342 miles
  • 2015 – 118,433 miles
  • 2014 – 114,219 miles
  • 2013 – 111,878 miles
  • 2012 – 110,099 miles
  • 2011 – 106,226 miles
  • 2010 – 102,553 miles
  • 2009 – 99,201 miles
  • 2007 – 87,318 miles
  • 2006 – 76,618 miles
  • 2005 – 65,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,154 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,154 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,154 miles
    Test number
    574583502265
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,139 miles (+2,043)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,139 miles
    Test number
    562421339870
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,096 miles (+2,903)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,096 miles
    Test number
    938738407500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,193 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,193 miles
    Test number
    157772606809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,811 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,811 miles
    Test number
    153082053168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edges of treads

  6. Fail127,810 miles (+1,564)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,810 miles
    Test number
    759634528153
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edges of treads

  7. Pass126,246 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,246 miles
    Test number
    745397969869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,287 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,287 miles
    Test number
    767475959504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,564 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,564 miles
    Test number
    899139480362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear inner sill corroding, both sides

  10. Fail120,563 miles (+1,221)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,563 miles
    Test number
    262316055862
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear inner sill corroding, both sides

  11. Pass119,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,342 miles
    Test number
    851793297621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail119,342 miles (+909)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,342 miles
    Test number
    151265641863
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wheel (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass118,433 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,433 miles
    Test number
    165252335145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail118,427 miles (+4,208)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,427 miles
    Test number
    699208225128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass114,219 miles (+2,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,219 miles
    Test number
    605571794020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass111,878 miles (+1,779)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    395050013127
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass110,099 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,099 miles
    Test number
    896961622124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail110,060 miles (+3,834)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,060 miles
    Test number
    116069202148
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass106,226 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,226 miles
    Test number
    265595991005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,553 miles (+3,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,553 miles
    Test number
    543399400144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

  21. Pass99,201 miles4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,201 miles
    Test number
    254894519434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  22. Fail99,201 miles (+11,883)10 failures2 repaired4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,201 miles
    Test number
    801962219116
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  23. Pass87,318 miles (+10,700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    87,318 miles
    Test number
    623557447319
    • NoteN/s front tyre 2mm tread
    • NoteO/s rear tyre 2mm tread

  24. Pass76,618 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    832966556372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,595 miles (+10,864)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    273354656328
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass65,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    65,731 miles
    Test number
    912596245337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Questions about T603 SUB

Does T603 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T603 SUB expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T603 SUB?
The MOT on T603 SUB expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T603 SUB done?
T603 SUB was recorded at 133,154 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2024, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has T603 SUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T603 SUB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T603 SUB 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 T603 SUB find?
T603 SUB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside outer sill corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside outer sill corroded, and 1 more.

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