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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T961 SCBMOT history

T961 SCB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2023
Mileage
129,321 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 SCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T961 SCB was last recorded at 129,321 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 28,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2020: 97,899 miles, lower than 117,772 miles on 25 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,231 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
28,090 miles
Average per year
4,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,321 miles
  • 2022 – 101,231 miles
  • 2020 – 97,899 miles
  • 2019 – 117,772 miles
  • 2018 – 91,258 miles
  • 2017 – 88,608 miles
  • 2016 – 85,264 miles
  • 2015 – 81,526 miles
  • 2014 – 76,883 miles
  • 2013 – 72,144 miles
  • 2011 – 70,413 miles
  • 2009 – 65,198 miles
  • 2008 – 63,638 miles
  • 2006 – 54,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,321 miles
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail129,321 miles (+28,090)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,321 miles
    Test number
    915806275104
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass101,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    159319027441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail101,231 miles (+3,332)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    704852580562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,899 miles (-19,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    564604363106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,772 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    592386908725
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,772 miles (+26,514)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    810876455075
    • DangerousCentral Lower Prop shaft likely to become detached marked in yellow (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,258 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,258 miles
    Test number
    635054421282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass88,608 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    763866219709
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail87,730 miles (+2,466)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,730 miles
    Test number
    965406287261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass85,264 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    828796854726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie/ track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail85,262 miles (+3,736)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,262 miles
    Test number
    799917874799
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie/ track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass81,526 miles (+4,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,526 miles
    Test number
    965394219273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass76,883 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    245421634328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,144 miles (+1,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,144 miles
    Test number
    225692533320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    929504871076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,413 miles (+5,215)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    175773571061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,198 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    931057059038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,638 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    823666018057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    764608636309
    • 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)

Questions about T961 SCB

Does T961 SCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T961 SCB expired on 3 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T961 SCB?
The MOT on T961 SCB expired on 3 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T961 SCB done?
T961 SCB was recorded at 129,321 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 4,606 miles a year.
Has T961 SCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 SCB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T961 SCB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T961 SCB find?
T961 SCB failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 1 major defect and 6 advisories: exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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