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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T825 RDSMOT history

T825 RDS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
124,603 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T825 RDS
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
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T825 RDS was last recorded at 124,603 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,619 miles · 8 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
984 miles
Average per year
3,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 124,603 miles
  • 2020 – 123,619 miles
  • 2019 – 119,875 miles
  • 2018 – 116,270 miles
  • 2017 – 113,596 miles
  • 2016 – 109,989 miles
  • 2015 – 107,351 miles
  • 2014 – 105,420 miles
  • 2013 – 102,920 miles
  • 2012 – 101,228 miles
  • 2011 – 98,830 miles
  • 2010 – 96,176 miles
  • 2009 – 91,339 miles
  • 2008 – 82,761 miles
  • 2007 – 76,989 miles
  • 2006 – 65,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,603 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,603 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,603 miles
    Test number
    175574683938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,619 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,619 miles
    Test number
    877226220965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,581 miles (+3,706)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    168417983115
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,875 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,875 miles
    Test number
    575444459522
    • AdvisoryOuter sill trims corroded

  5. Fail119,870 miles (+3,600)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,870 miles
    Test number
    501204708115
    • DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill trims corroded

  6. Pass116,270 miles (+11)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,270 miles
    Test number
    447509417993
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail116,259 miles (+332)8 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,259 miles
    Test number
    413568706127
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail115,927 miles (+2,331)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,927 miles
    Test number
    101971034262
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass113,596 miles (+3,607)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,596 miles
    Test number
    656645091907
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under body corrosion

  10. Pass109,989 miles (+57)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,989 miles
    Test number
    693265877081
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail109,932 miles (+2,581)12 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    154438189102
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass107,351 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,351 miles
    Test number
    717263345170
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail107,350 miles (+1,930)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,350 miles
    Test number
    497038835106
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass105,420 miles (+54)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,420 miles
    Test number
    906372494183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust noisy

  15. Fail105,366 miles (+2,446)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    205741574412
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass102,920 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,920 miles
    Test number
    545359423127
    • 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)

  17. Fail102,886 miles (+1,658)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,886 miles
    Test number
    298172823185
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass101,228 miles (+3)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    126970362169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Fail101,225 miles (+2,395)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,225 miles
    Test number
    549068452104
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass98,830 miles (+63)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    856769951109
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteMiddle brake light disconnected

  21. Fail98,767 miles (+2,591)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,767 miles
    Test number
    215921751117
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass96,176 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,176 miles
    Test number
    311004240102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,339 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    242092149128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,330 miles (+8,569)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,330 miles
    Test number
    801554939112
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass82,761 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,761 miles
    Test number
    513026128127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,989 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    313880817139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,988 miles (+11,511)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,988 miles
    Test number
    931808607103
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass65,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,477 miles
    Test number
    600620196084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T825 RDS

Does T825 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T825 RDS expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T825 RDS?
The MOT on T825 RDS expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T825 RDS done?
T825 RDS was recorded at 124,603 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 3,773 miles a year.
Has T825 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T825 RDS has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T825 RDS 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 T825 RDS find?
T825 RDS passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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