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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T863 ALJMOT history

T863 ALJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2024
Mileage
86,828 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T863 ALJ
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T863 ALJ was last recorded at 86,828 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 3,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,671 miles · 22 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,157 miles
Average per year
2,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,828 miles
  • 2021 – 83,671 miles
  • 2019 – 80,794 miles
  • 2018 – 80,142 miles
  • 2017 – 78,011 miles
  • 2016 – 76,492 miles
  • 2015 – 73,804 miles
  • 2014 – 72,308 miles
  • 2012 – 68,948 miles
  • 2007 – 52,113 miles
  • 2006 – 47,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,828 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,828 miles (+3,157)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,828 miles
    Test number
    148662233562
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,671 miles (+5)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,671 miles
    Test number
    481882216824
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,666 miles (+2,872)2 dangerous2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    283937797476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,794 miles (+652)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    272992235603
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,142 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,142 miles
    Test number
    879684989750
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,142 miles (+2,131)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,142 miles
    Test number
    596302595484
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,011 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,011 miles
    Test number
    233597281396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,492 miles (+2,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    851216028090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass73,804 miles (+1,496)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,804 miles
    Test number
    778442055042
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass72,308 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    169548374445
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail72,308 miles (+3,360)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    175992774041
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass68,948 miles (+16,835)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    359963922453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  13. Pass52,113 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,113 miles
    Test number
    333347637166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,077 miles (+4,405)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    203161037449
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,672 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    143494426140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1 out of 7 on third brake light not working †

Questions about T863 ALJ

Does T863 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T863 ALJ expired on 22 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T863 ALJ?
The MOT on T863 ALJ expired on 22 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T863 ALJ done?
T863 ALJ was recorded at 86,828 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 2,341 miles a year.
Has T863 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T863 ALJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T863 ALJ 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 T863 ALJ find?
T863 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.

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