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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T79 AYWMOT history

T79 AYW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
139,837 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 AYW
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 AYW was last recorded at 139,837 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,713 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
2,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,837 miles
  • 2021 – 137,713 miles
  • 2020 – 136,460 miles
  • 2019 – 135,008 miles
  • 2018 – 133,864 miles
  • 2017 – 132,997 miles
  • 2016 – 131,603 miles
  • 2015 – 130,031 miles
  • 2014 – 128,870 miles
  • 2013 – 127,007 miles
  • 2012 – 125,734 miles
  • 2011 – 124,238 miles
  • 2010 – 121,449 miles
  • 2009 – 119,185 miles
  • 2008 – 115,155 miles
  • 2007 – 95,587 miles
  • 2006 – 92,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,837 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,837 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    990340014428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass137,713 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,713 miles
    Test number
    363929683430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,460 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,460 miles
    Test number
    678632633183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,008 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,008 miles
    Test number
    150702585975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    749702597321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,864 miles (+867)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    714272339459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,997 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,997 miles
    Test number
    671055432748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail132,994 miles (+1,391)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,994 miles
    Test number
    714870093311
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass131,603 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    727312241805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,031 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,031 miles
    Test number
    613242523101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,870 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    838159184261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,007 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,007 miles
    Test number
    466401493232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,734 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,734 miles
    Test number
    675671592226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,238 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,238 miles
    Test number
    329220391490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,449 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    121,449 miles
    Test number
    620995580264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    541435189291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,185 miles (+546)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    551095689215
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass118,639 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    118,639 miles
    Test number
    150221449002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,155 miles (+19,568)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    115,155 miles
    Test number
    932170138051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,587 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    95,587 miles
    Test number
    883337037048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    92,970 miles
    Test number
    504323226034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T79 AYW

Does T79 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 AYW expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 AYW?
The MOT on T79 AYW expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 AYW done?
T79 AYW was recorded at 139,837 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
Has T79 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 AYW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T79 AYW 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 T79 AYW find?
T79 AYW passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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