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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T780 HOXMOT history

T780 HOX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
100,776 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T780 HOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T780 HOX was last recorded at 100,776 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2021: 99,533 miles, lower than 99,534 miles on 21 Jul 2020.

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
100,267 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
509 miles
Average per year
3,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,776 miles
  • 2022 – 100,267 miles
  • 2021 – 99,533 miles
  • 2020 – 99,534 miles
  • 2019 – 99,442 miles
  • 2018 – 97,209 miles
  • 2017 – 94,401 miles
  • 2016 – 91,206 miles
  • 2015 – 87,540 miles
  • 2014 – 83,634 miles
  • 2013 – 80,275 miles
  • 2012 – 75,131 miles
  • 2011 – 68,975 miles
  • 2010 – 58,880 miles
  • 2009 – 53,276 miles
  • 2008 – 49,427 miles
  • 2007 – 43,866 miles
  • 2006 – 33,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,776 miles
  • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps misty
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp lens is slightly cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • The chassis number on system has one different digit. The Vin of the car is WBACH32020LE92484.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,776 miles (+509)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,776 miles
    Test number
    596046089456
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps misty
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  2. Pass100,267 miles (+734)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,267 miles
    Test number
    164028420849
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Getting deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm outer ball joint bush is getting deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is getting deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp lens is slightly cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal is getting deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides, are slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe chassis number on system has one different digit. The Vin of the car is WBACH32020LE92484.

  3. Pass99,533 miles (-1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,533 miles
    Test number
    795989591318
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The control arm outer ball joint bush is slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is getting deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp lens is slightly cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, are slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe chassis number on system has one different digit. The Vin of the car is WBACH32020LE92484.

  4. Fail99,534 miles (+92)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,534 miles
    Test number
    923629491986
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Park brake requires attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,442 miles (+2,233)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    512590958743
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock obsorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock obsorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,209 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,209 miles
    Test number
    846819856647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,401 miles
    Test number
    184647232678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,401 miles (+3,195)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,401 miles
    Test number
    226939536137
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass91,206 miles (+3,666)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,206 miles
    Test number
    189499594295
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to rear main brake slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass87,540 miles (+3,906)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    247322735186
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass83,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    388032834155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail83,634 miles (+3,359)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    799272334174
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass80,275 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,275 miles
    Test number
    239178823171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,131 miles (+6,156)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    257631232443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged

  15. Pass68,975 miles (+10,095)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    786173431105
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged

  16. Pass58,880 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,880 miles
    Test number
    761773030165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,871 miles (+5,595)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,871 miles
    Test number
    314401630118
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass53,276 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,276 miles
    Test number
    753251439155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,427 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,427 miles
    Test number
    700023938105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,866 miles (+10,096)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,866 miles
    Test number
    213862337126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,770 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,770 miles
    Test number
    513350666139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,334 miles
    Test number
    142141296480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T780 HOX

Does T780 HOX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T780 HOX expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T780 HOX?
The MOT on T780 HOX expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T780 HOX done?
T780 HOX was recorded at 100,776 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 3,793 miles a year.
Has T780 HOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T780 HOX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T780 HOX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T780 HOX find?
T780 HOX failed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel, and 7 more.

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