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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T952 RCFMOT history

T952 RCF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
55,620 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T952 RCF
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
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T952 RCF was last recorded at 55,620 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,428 miles · 24 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
1,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,620 miles
  • 2020 – 55,428 miles
  • 2019 – 54,748 miles
  • 2018 – 53,136 miles
  • 2017 – 50,967 miles
  • 2016 – 49,123 miles
  • 2015 – 47,913 miles
  • 2014 – 46,429 miles
  • 2013 – 44,893 miles
  • 2012 – 44,124 miles
  • 2011 – 42,520 miles
  • 2010 – 41,976 miles
  • 2009 – 39,834 miles
  • 2008 – 37,515 miles
  • 2007 – 37,162 miles
  • 2006 – 30,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,620 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavy inner edge wearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front tyre heavy edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre heavy edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight blow from rear exhaust box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,620 miles (+192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,620 miles
    Test number
    494783053612
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavy inner edge wear

  2. Pass55,428 miles (+680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    632606436736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass54,748 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,748 miles
    Test number
    284121522472
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavy inner edge wear and close to legal limit

  4. Pass53,136 miles (+2,169)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,136 miles
    Test number
    673526860755
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre heavy inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wear

  5. Pass50,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    649568294139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,967 miles (+10)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    273348804825
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy edge wear
    • AdvisorySlight blow from rear exhaust box

  7. Fail50,957 miles (+1,834)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    259894925045
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight blow from rear exhaust box

  8. Pass49,123 miles (+1,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    652841066815
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavy inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to wear marks
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from rear

  9. Pass47,913 miles (+1,484)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    525789745033
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre outer wall heavily cracked,

  10. Pass46,429 miles (+1,536)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    559047454063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeavy inner edge wear on both front tyres requires attention,

  11. Pass44,893 miles (+769)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,893 miles
    Test number
    188327153095
    • 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)
    • NoteHeavy inner edge wear on both front tyres,
    • NoteImpact damage to n/s exterior mirror body,

  12. Pass44,124 miles (+1,604)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,124 miles
    Test number
    607884652060
    • DangerousBoth rear tyes close to limit and heavy cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBotth front tyre inner edge wear close to limit

  13. Pass42,520 miles (+544)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,520 miles
    Test number
    678617341094
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeavy inner edge wear on both front tyres

  14. Pass41,976 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,976 miles
    Test number
    113163750076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,834 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,834 miles
    Test number
    560064849057
    • 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)

  16. Pass37,515 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    783885848023
    • NoteSmall cracks appearing in both rear tyres

  17. Fail37,515 miles (+353)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    843065248037
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteSmall cracks appearing in both rear tyres

  18. Pass37,162 miles (+29)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    223862407321
    • NoteCovers preventing access to some components.
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteRear tyres are perished.

  19. Fail37,133 miles (+6,700)4 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    673339997206
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCovers preventing access to some components.
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteRear tyres are perished.

  20. Pass30,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    340509826458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T952 RCF

Does T952 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T952 RCF expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T952 RCF?
The MOT on T952 RCF expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T952 RCF done?
T952 RCF was recorded at 55,620 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 1,428 miles a year.
Has T952 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T952 RCF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on T952 RCF 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 T952 RCF find?
T952 RCF passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; both front tyres heavy inner edge wear.

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