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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

T700 HELMOT history

T700 HEL is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
145,602 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T700 HEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T700 HEL was last recorded at 145,602 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 1,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,888 miles · 31 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,714 miles
Average per year
5,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,602 miles
  • 2021 – 143,888 miles
  • 2017 – 141,259 miles
  • 2016 – 136,798 miles
  • 2015 – 127,704 miles
  • 2014 – 110,358 miles
  • 2013 – 104,596 miles
  • 2012 – 101,915 miles
  • 2010 – 94,493 miles
  • 2009 – 82,991 miles
  • 2008 – 73,342 miles
  • 2007 – 62,578 miles
  • 2006 – 50,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,602 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,602 miles (+1,714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,602 miles
    Test number
    720521018662
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,888 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,888 miles
    Test number
    258852588645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,851 miles (+2,592)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,851 miles
    Test number
    366039699924
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass141,259 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    141,259 miles
    Test number
    359714920198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    136,798 miles
    Test number
    170882677978
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  6. Fail136,798 miles (+9,094)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,798 miles
    Test number
    938286087517
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  7. Pass127,704 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,704 miles
    Test number
    189476965153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,703 miles (+17,345)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,703 miles
    Test number
    317343665138
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  9. Pass110,358 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    258677364495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox exhaust bracket corroded away.

  10. Fail110,358 miles (+5,762)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    819407164183
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox exhaust bracket corroded away.

  11. Pass104,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,596 miles
    Test number
    478090253129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,596 miles (+2,681)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,596 miles
    Test number
    927249143142
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass101,915 miles (+4)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    499943122104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brakes 25% out of balance MOT limit 25%
    • NoteN/s handbrake not as efficient as o/s

  14. Fail101,911 miles (+7,418)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,911 miles
    Test number
    818894512127
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s handbrake not as efficient as o/s

  15. Pass94,493 miles (+132)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,493 miles
    Test number
    140531480187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN s wiper split

  16. Fail94,361 miles (+11,370)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,361 miles
    Test number
    292406170445
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass82,991 miles (+9,649)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    140883039152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,342 miles
    Test number
    572691828163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,344 miles (+10,766)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,344 miles
    Test number
    333441128186
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail62,578 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    822467417128
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass62,578 miles (+11,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    911317817114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass50,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,782 miles
    Test number
    951808716108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T700 HEL

Does T700 HEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T700 HEL expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T700 HEL?
The MOT on T700 HEL expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T700 HEL done?
T700 HEL was recorded at 145,602 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 5,947 miles a year.
Has T700 HEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T700 HEL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T700 HEL 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 T700 HEL find?
T700 HEL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside outer sill rusty; offside outer sill rusty; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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