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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T905 RMAMOT history

T905 RMA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2022
Mileage
162,180 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T905 RMA
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2022
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T905 RMA was last recorded at 162,180 miles on 13 May 2022, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,672 miles · 17 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,508 miles
Average per year
5,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,180 miles
  • 2021 – 159,672 miles
  • 2019 – 159,027 miles
  • 2018 – 158,284 miles
  • 2017 – 156,566 miles
  • 2016 – 155,062 miles
  • 2015 – 153,094 miles
  • 2014 – 149,576 miles
  • 2013 – 141,793 miles
  • 2012 – 134,843 miles
  • 2011 – 126,701 miles
  • 2010 – 117,633 miles
  • 2009 – 109,564 miles
  • 2008 – 100,258 miles
  • 2007 – 91,859 miles
  • 2006 – 82,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,180 miles
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS and OS to the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS outer sill at front ,centre and rear areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear callipers (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,180 miles (+2,508)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,180 miles
    Test number
    330922436202
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS and OS to the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS outer sill at front ,centre and rear areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass159,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    159,672 miles
    Test number
    518814261145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,672 miles (+645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,672 miles
    Test number
    851412589489
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass159,027 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,027 miles
    Test number
    576945732488
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail159,027 miles (+743)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,027 miles
    Test number
    274183738029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass158,284 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,284 miles
    Test number
    255721607278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail158,284 miles (+1,718)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,284 miles
    Test number
    522007155904
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass156,566 miles (+1,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,566 miles
    Test number
    922498563088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

  9. Pass155,062 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    155,062 miles
    Test number
    383305301880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,094 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    153,094 miles
    Test number
    940050966962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,576 miles (+7,783)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    149,576 miles
    Test number
    719455724244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative.
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn to 2-3mm.

  12. Pass141,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    141,793 miles
    Test number
    475361523244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail141,793 miles (+6,950)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,793 miles
    Test number
    326430413473
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass134,843 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,843 miles
    Test number
    515415502297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  15. Fail134,843 miles (+8,142)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,843 miles
    Test number
    866235402231
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Pass126,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,701 miles
    Test number
    899224191111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail126,701 miles (+9,068)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,701 miles
    Test number
    466564791187
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass117,633 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    117,633 miles
    Test number
    231815490168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  19. Fail117,633 miles (+8,069)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,633 miles
    Test number
    712434990157
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  20. Pass109,564 miles (+9,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    914611109219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  21. Pass100,258 miles (+8,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,258 miles
    Test number
    300593308241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass91,859 miles (+9,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,859 miles
    Test number
    741794307220
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass82,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,365 miles
    Test number
    471475306289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,365 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,365 miles
    Test number
    221735206211
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T905 RMA

Does T905 RMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T905 RMA expired on 16 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T905 RMA?
The MOT on T905 RMA expired on 16 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T905 RMA done?
T905 RMA was recorded at 162,180 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
Has T905 RMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T905 RMA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T905 RMA 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 T905 RMA find?
T905 RMA failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety; offside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing; rear brake pipe excessively corroded ns and os to the rear brake hoses, and 8 more.

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