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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T797 MLDMOT history

T797 MLD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
143,878 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 MLD
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T797 MLD was last recorded at 143,878 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 1,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,123 miles · 18 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,755 miles
Average per year
5,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,878 miles
  • 2023 – 142,123 miles
  • 2022 – 138,038 miles
  • 2020 – 133,161 miles
  • 2019 – 123,390 miles
  • 2018 – 114,653 miles
  • 2017 – 106,239 miles
  • 2016 – 99,147 miles
  • 2015 – 90,327 miles
  • 2014 – 86,420 miles
  • 2013 – 83,852 miles
  • 2012 – 78,615 miles
  • 2011 – 77,007 miles
  • 2010 – 70,045 miles
  • 2009 – 61,306 miles
  • 2008 – 56,608 miles
  • 2007 – 48,042 miles
  • 2006 – 42,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,878 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,878 miles (+1,755)2 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,878 miles
    Test number
    429908162911
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass142,123 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,123 miles
    Test number
    659119352557
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,084 miles (+4,046)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,084 miles
    Test number
    166274729257
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,038 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    169549526373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,006 miles (+4,845)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,006 miles
    Test number
    978924079368
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,161 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,161 miles
    Test number
    625836938189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,390 miles
    Test number
    842110974976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,390 miles (+8,737)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,390 miles
    Test number
    725097590673
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,653 miles (+8,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    874570069299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass106,239 miles (+7,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    305232485073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass99,147 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,147 miles
    Test number
    893077998158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail99,147 miles (+8,820)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,147 miles
    Test number
    544167768837
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail90,327 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    606694265024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteExhaust rusty and small leak

  14. Pass90,327 miles (+3,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    796494865039
    • NoteExhaust rusty and small leak

  15. Pass86,420 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    457005614172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear box delaminating

  16. Fail86,420 miles (+2,568)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    119273414138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear box delaminating

  17. Fail83,852 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,852 miles
    Test number
    186757913175
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteChip to screen
    • NoteO/s front shock absorber damp
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated
    • NoteSlight cut to o/s front tyre inner sidewall

  18. Pass83,852 miles (+5,237)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,852 miles
    Test number
    447697913125
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteChip to screen
    • NoteO/s front shock absorber damp
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated
    • NoteSlight cut to o/s front tyre inner sidewall

  19. Pass78,615 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    456109542088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    286723431097
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail77,007 miles (+6,962)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    789323231048
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass70,045 miles (+8,739)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,045 miles
    Test number
    972299040082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass61,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    742249249016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,306 miles (+4,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    423629349006
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass56,608 miles (+8,566)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,608 miles
    Test number
    281530608139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,042 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,042 miles
    Test number
    802131617162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,164 miles
    Test number
    574994216159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T797 MLD

Does T797 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T797 MLD expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T797 MLD?
The MOT on T797 MLD expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T797 MLD done?
T797 MLD was recorded at 143,878 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 5,523 miles a year.
Has T797 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 MLD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T797 MLD 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 T797 MLD find?
T797 MLD failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability; emissions unable to be completed, and 12 more.

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