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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T651 NLBMOT history

T651 NLB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2022
Mileage
104,368 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T651 NLB
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T651 NLB was last recorded at 104,368 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 4,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2018: 97,928 miles, lower than 970,040 miles on 22 Jun 2017.

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
100,115 miles · 7 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,253 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,368 miles
  • 2021 – 100,115 miles
  • 2019 – 98,323 miles
  • 2018 – 97,928 miles
  • 2017 – 970,040 miles
  • 2016 – 95,845 miles
  • 2015 – 91,953 miles
  • 2014 – 82,297 miles
  • 2013 – 80,314 miles
  • 2012 – 76,914 miles
  • 2011 – 71,748 miles
  • 2010 – 67,038 miles
  • 2009 – 61,618 miles
  • 2008 – 55,649 miles
  • 2007 – 50,710 miles
  • 2006 – 43,564 miles
  • 2005 – 39,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,368 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,368 miles (+4,253)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,368 miles
    Test number
    720157637190
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,115 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,115 miles
    Test number
    629364646923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass98,323 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,323 miles
    Test number
    604076770777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    448363803896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,928 miles (-872,112)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    936492836563
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass970,040 miles (+874,195)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    970,040 miles
    Test number
    901538949075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,845 miles
    Test number
    773361106822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail95,845 miles (+3,892)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,845 miles
    Test number
    671932143978
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass91,953 miles (+9,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,953 miles
    Test number
    678674385192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail82,297 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    196010564123
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass82,297 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    226940764112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,314 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    278511563464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  13. Fail80,309 miles (+3,395)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,309 miles
    Test number
    758376153128
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  14. Pass76,914 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    417870582103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,748 miles
    Test number
    566064671160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,748 miles (+4,710)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,748 miles
    Test number
    857924671199
    • 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)

  17. Pass67,038 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,038 miles
    Test number
    922602880115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,618 miles (+5,969)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    740804889107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,649 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    283232988454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,710 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    293400187479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,564 miles (+4,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    610187476192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,065 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    39,065 miles
    Test number
    852108155115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,033 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    203774855447
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T651 NLB

Does T651 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T651 NLB expired on 6 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T651 NLB?
The MOT on T651 NLB expired on 6 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T651 NLB done?
T651 NLB was recorded at 104,368 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has T651 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T651 NLB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T651 NLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T651 NLB find?
T651 NLB failed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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