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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T836 AHYMOT history

T836 AHY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
96,717 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T836 AHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T836 AHY was last recorded at 96,717 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2017: 85,283 miles, lower than 85,828 miles on 25 May 2017.

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
96,708 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,717 miles
  • 2019 – 92,421 miles
  • 2018 – 89,313 miles
  • 2017 – 85,283 miles
  • 2016 – 79,639 miles
  • 2014 – 76,586 miles
  • 2013 – 73,755 miles
  • 2012 – 70,192 miles
  • 2010 – 68,850 miles
  • 2009 – 63,735 miles
  • 2008 – 57,890 miles
  • 2007 – 51,403 miles
  • 2006 – 45,717 miles
  • 2005 – 41,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + incorrectly aligned (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,717 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    663876197810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + incorrectly aligned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,708 miles (+4,287)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,708 miles
    Test number
    724899118427
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + incorrectly aligned (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass92,421 miles (+24)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,421 miles
    Test number
    857714061010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail92,397 miles (+3,084)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,397 miles
    Test number
    289368755340
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass89,313 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    258659819050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,283 miles (-545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,283 miles
    Test number
    506642109874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail85,828 miles (+6,189)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    792482622996
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass79,639 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    726279636747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,586 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    385344554108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass73,755 miles (+3,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    828921453174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass70,192 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    209111152480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail70,191 miles (+1,341)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,191 miles
    Test number
    699010652152
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass68,850 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,850 miles
    Test number
    164594980206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,735 miles (+5,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    314578519478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass57,890 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,890 miles
    Test number
    614852528250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,403 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,403 miles
    Test number
    504399417282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,717 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    160705416226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,918 miles
    Test number
    333855415212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,867 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,867 miles
    Test number
    192835715207
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T836 AHY

Does T836 AHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T836 AHY expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T836 AHY?
The MOT on T836 AHY expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T836 AHY done?
T836 AHY was recorded at 96,717 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
Has T836 AHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T836 AHY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T836 AHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T836 AHY find?
T836 AHY passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + incorrectly aligned.

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