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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T868 BTRMOT history

T868 BTR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
131,682 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T868 BTR
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T868 BTR was last recorded at 131,682 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,675 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,682 miles
  • 2022 – 129,922 miles
  • 2021 – 127,653 miles
  • 2019 – 120,880 miles
  • 2018 – 116,996 miles
  • 2017 – 113,067 miles
  • 2016 – 108,421 miles
  • 2015 – 104,110 miles
  • 2014 – 101,025 miles
  • 2013 – 96,036 miles
  • 2012 – 92,708 miles
  • 2011 – 88,942 miles
  • 2010 – 85,968 miles
  • 2009 – 71,809 miles
  • 2008 – 68,467 miles
  • 2006 – 63,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,682 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very close to limit 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,682 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,682 miles
    Test number
    241571760416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very close to limit 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,675 miles (+1,753)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,675 miles
    Test number
    920651856697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subfame mounting bracket corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very close to limit 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,922 miles (+2,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,922 miles
    Test number
    540371396325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,653 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,653 miles
    Test number
    143144405248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,880 miles
    Test number
    260142154401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail120,880 miles (+3,884)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,880 miles
    Test number
    635403288065
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass116,996 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    768216172662
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Fail116,995 miles (+3,928)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    768783261419
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

  9. Pass113,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,067 miles
    Test number
    392465801536
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail113,067 miles (+4,646)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,067 miles
    Test number
    112300311277
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass108,421 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,421 miles
    Test number
    950485589913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,420 miles (+4,310)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,420 miles
    Test number
    900959522926
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass104,110 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,110 miles
    Test number
    605165175136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail104,108 miles (+3,083)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,108 miles
    Test number
    389471775177
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass101,025 miles (+4,989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,025 miles
    Test number
    899489674123
    • NoteHandbrake cables outer split

  16. Pass96,036 miles (+3,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,036 miles
    Test number
    346912883055
    • NoteHandbrake cables outer split

  17. Pass92,708 miles (+3,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,708 miles
    Test number
    319879962015
    • NoteHandbrake cable outer split

  18. Pass88,942 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    797458381084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,968 miles (+14,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,968 miles
    Test number
    241858440145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,809 miles (+3,342)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,809 miles
    Test number
    860229349144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass68,467 miles (+5,461)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,467 miles
    Test number
    470748708063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres edges worn
    • NoteFront and rear number plates could fail next mot test

  22. Pass63,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    793342346362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T868 BTR

Does T868 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T868 BTR expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T868 BTR?
The MOT on T868 BTR expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T868 BTR done?
T868 BTR was recorded at 131,682 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 4,150 miles a year.
Has T868 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T868 BTR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T868 BTR 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 T868 BTR find?
T868 BTR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: offside rear back plate corroded; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very close to limit 225.45.17.

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