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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T796 AYXMOT history

T796 AYX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
89,121 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 AYX
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
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 AYX was last recorded at 89,121 miles on 22 Jun 2023, 5,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,010 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,111 miles
Average per year
3,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,121 miles
  • 2022 – 84,010 miles
  • 2021 – 76,178 miles
  • 2020 – 70,979 miles
  • 2019 – 65,560 miles
  • 2018 – 65,295 miles
  • 2017 – 64,415 miles
  • 2015 – 64,242 miles
  • 2013 – 59,550 miles
  • 2008 – 54,469 miles
  • 2007 – 47,390 miles
  • 2006 – 39,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,121 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns dull.
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe support Corroded through.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,121 miles (+5,111)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,121 miles
    Test number
    926233560228
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns dull.
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe support Corroded through.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass84,010 miles (+142)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    918711033647
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail83,868 miles (+7,690)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    807889218454
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass76,178 miles (+127)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,178 miles
    Test number
    371479814927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,051 miles (+5,072)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    966338417861
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,979 miles (+5,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    339090960056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,560 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    729771238466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front suspension and brakes

  8. Fail65,559 miles (+264)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    659204402943
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front suspension and brakes

  9. Pass65,295 miles (+880)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    545544940675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryMain fuel pipes to nearside rear slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer tread wear noted

  10. Pass64,415 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,415 miles
    Test number
    972718099912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,242 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    892619197538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    946728245076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail63,638 miles (+4,088)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    117128145015
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass59,550 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    917473303300
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust mount
    • NoteCorrosion on rear suspension components
    • NoteSligth wear on ball joint and lower arm bushes
    • NoteWear on fuel tank straps
    • NoteWear on rear discs

  15. Fail59,550 miles (+215)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    826213303345
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust mount
    • NoteCorrosion on rear suspension components
    • NoteSligth wear on ball joint and lower arm bushes
    • NoteWear on fuel tank straps
    • NoteWear on rear discs

  16. Fail59,335 miles (+4,866)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,335 miles
    Test number
    395168493295
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass54,469 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    811326968264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,390 miles (+8,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,390 miles
    Test number
    983061797280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,191 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,191 miles
    Test number
    942896826363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    414269146085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T796 AYX

Does T796 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T796 AYX expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T796 AYX?
The MOT on T796 AYX expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T796 AYX done?
T796 AYX was recorded at 89,121 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2023, an average of 3,120 miles a year.
Has T796 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 AYX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T796 AYX 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 T796 AYX find?
T796 AYX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both headlamp beam patterns dull.; front subframe support corroded through., and 2 more.

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