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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T844 DBFMOT history

T844 DBF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2024
Mileage
85,634 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T844 DBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T844 DBF was last recorded at 85,634 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 4,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,067 miles · 15 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,567 miles
Average per year
2,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,634 miles
  • 2022 – 81,067 miles
  • 2021 – 77,190 miles
  • 2020 – 77,157 miles
  • 2019 – 76,143 miles
  • 2017 – 75,860 miles
  • 2016 – 75,738 miles
  • 2015 – 75,299 miles
  • 2014 – 75,105 miles
  • 2013 – 74,187 miles
  • 2012 – 71,439 miles
  • 2011 – 67,399 miles
  • 2010 – 60,821 miles
  • 2009 – 55,122 miles
  • 2008 – 53,838 miles
  • 2007 – 52,261 miles
  • 2006 – 49,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,634 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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,634 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,634 miles
    Test number
    798159079559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,067 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,067 miles
    Test number
    333053756209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    635658945681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,190 miles (+33)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    226218013182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,157 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    563980076091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,143 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,143 miles
    Test number
    676185522594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,860 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,860 miles
    Test number
    240525152945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,859 miles (+121)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    864171959817
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass75,738 miles (+439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    344219746965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass75,299 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    608640322489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass75,105 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    567526334386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,101 miles (+914)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,101 miles
    Test number
    588592934308
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass74,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    445830233417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail74,187 miles (+2,748)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    439410123414
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass71,439 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    376855332378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,422 miles (+4,023)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    107013432300
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass67,399 miles (+6)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,399 miles
    Test number
    387319321304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll four tyres have slight perishing

  18. Fail67,393 miles (+6,572)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    429726421342
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass60,821 miles (+2,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    480741030388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass58,253 miles (+3,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    711149030288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  21. Pass55,122 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    314415049283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront tyres cracking outer walls

  22. Fail55,122 miles (+80)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    722984349288
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront tyres cracking outer walls

  23. Fail55,042 miles (+1,204)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    913861109275
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass53,838 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,838 miles
    Test number
    640543408217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass52,261 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,261 miles
    Test number
    952329277121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,090 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,090 miles
    Test number
    571280586152
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass49,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,090 miles
    Test number
    844170686112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T844 DBF

Does T844 DBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T844 DBF expired on 26 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T844 DBF?
The MOT on T844 DBF expired on 26 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T844 DBF done?
T844 DBF was recorded at 85,634 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 2,183 miles a year.
Has T844 DBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T844 DBF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T844 DBF 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 T844 DBF find?
T844 DBF passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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