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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T959 RFSMOT history

T959 RFS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
65,345 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 RFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T959 RFS was last recorded at 65,345 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,323 miles · 23 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,345 miles
  • 2020 – 65,323 miles
  • 2019 – 63,851 miles
  • 2018 – 63,115 miles
  • 2017 – 61,919 miles
  • 2016 – 61,070 miles
  • 2015 – 60,013 miles
  • 2014 – 59,830 miles
  • 2013 – 59,708 miles
  • 2012 – 59,583 miles
  • 2011 – 56,647 miles
  • 2010 – 53,805 miles
  • 2009 – 50,669 miles
  • 2008 – 46,713 miles
  • 2007 – 43,015 miles
  • 2006 – 37,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,345 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,345 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,345 miles
    Test number
    578241932999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,323 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    449349444494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,851 miles (+736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    678084871360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass63,115 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    579311893466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,919 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,919 miles
    Test number
    171499585276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  6. Pass61,070 miles (+1,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    233365035367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished
  7. Pass60,013 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,013 miles
    Test number
    972658076808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
  8. Fail60,009 miles (+179)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,009 miles
    Test number
    380390785571
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
  9. Pass59,830 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,830 miles
    Test number
    889346544203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,708 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,708 miles
    Test number
    875055433222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,583 miles (+2,936)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    278384682149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  12. Pass56,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    806100401260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    296740801283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,647 miles (+2,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    358960201233
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass53,805 miles (+3,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    453179180114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass50,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    322344809425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail50,669 miles (+3,956)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    911593409229
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass46,713 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,713 miles
    Test number
    263763098149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,015 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    553751707211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,618 miles
    Test number
    990226506230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T959 RFS

Does T959 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T959 RFS expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T959 RFS?
The MOT on T959 RFS expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T959 RFS done?
T959 RFS was recorded at 65,345 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 1,737 miles a year.
Has T959 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 RFS has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on T959 RFS 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 T959 RFS find?
T959 RFS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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