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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T630 NARMOT history

T630 NAR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
179,964 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T630 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T630 NAR was last recorded at 179,964 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2013: 126,277 miles, lower than 126,725 miles on 1 Aug 2013.

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
179,936 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
7,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,964 miles
  • 2022 – 171,961 miles
  • 2021 – 170,683 miles
  • 2020 – 169,728 miles
  • 2019 – 166,703 miles
  • 2018 – 160,787 miles
  • 2015 – 144,534 miles
  • 2013 – 126,277 miles
  • 2012 – 114,977 miles
  • 2011 – 106,980 miles
  • 2010 – 99,294 miles
  • 2009 – 88,375 miles
  • 2008 – 65,946 miles
  • 2006 – 46,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,964 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,964 miles
    Test number
    181790427074
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail179,936 miles (+108)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,936 miles
    Test number
    375785299274
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Fail179,828 miles (+7,867)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,828 miles
    Test number
    330706551660
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass171,961 miles (+1,278)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    171,961 miles
    Test number
    914603266379
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,683 miles (+955)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,683 miles
    Test number
    507497330765
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass169,728 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,728 miles
    Test number
    788195057763
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass166,703 miles (+5,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    166,703 miles
    Test number
    546471721223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,787 miles (+16,253)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    160,787 miles
    Test number
    997556148745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,534 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    144,534 miles
    Test number
    628796155018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail144,497 miles (+18,220)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,497 miles
    Test number
    735058445027
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass126,277 miles (-448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,277 miles
    Test number
    526334713239
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail126,725 miles (+11,748)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,725 miles
    Test number
    395273313299
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass114,977 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,977 miles
    Test number
    605846902242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,889 miles (+7,909)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,889 miles
    Test number
    376400002435
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass106,980 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    337237401200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,956 miles (+7,662)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,956 miles
    Test number
    895546401220
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass99,294 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,294 miles
    Test number
    963259970158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCentre stop light not working disconected
    • NoteEngine oil leak/hadto top up for for test
    • NoteEngine running erattic
    • NoteNearside handbrake outer casing poor condition
    • NotePlay in offside bottom ball joint to limit

  18. Fail99,292 miles (+10,917)1 failure4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,292 miles
    Test number
    910529270153
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCentre stop light not working disconected
    • NoteEngine oil leak/hadto top up for for test
    • NoteEngine running erattic
    • NoteNearside handbrake outer casing poor condition
    • NotePlay in offside bottom ball joint to limit

  19. Pass88,375 miles (+22,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    341904589193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass65,946 miles (+19,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    524484218006
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,445 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    181404196457
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteEngine oilleak
    • NoteFront brake pads on limit
    • NoteRear exhaust back box on limit

Questions about T630 NAR

Does T630 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T630 NAR expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T630 NAR?
The MOT on T630 NAR expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T630 NAR done?
T630 NAR was recorded at 179,964 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 7,647 miles a year.
Has T630 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T630 NAR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T630 NAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T630 NAR find?
T630 NAR passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill corroded; offside outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded.

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