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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T988 WPAMOT history

T988 WPA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2023
Mileage
93,305 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T988 WPA
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
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T988 WPA was last recorded at 93,305 miles on 30 May 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,290 miles · 14 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,305 miles
  • 2021 – 93,290 miles
  • 2019 – 93,276 miles
  • 2018 – 93,162 miles
  • 2017 – 92,350 miles
  • 2016 – 90,967 miles
  • 2015 – 89,016 miles
  • 2014 – 84,633 miles
  • 2013 – 81,430 miles
  • 2012 – 70,040 miles
  • 2011 – 60,814 miles
  • 2010 – 56,870 miles
  • 2009 – 54,068 miles
  • 2008 – 47,032 miles
  • 2007 – 38,881 miles
  • 2006 – 32,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,305 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    712074881428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass93,290 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    138160894738
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOnly just passed parking brake test

  3. Fail93,289 miles (+13)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    275067985360
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOnly just passed parking brake test

  4. Pass93,276 miles (+114)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,276 miles
    Test number
    499306957356
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear side light not working, but came on after boot was shut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,162 miles (+15)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,162 miles
    Test number
    234903544215
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,147 miles (+797)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,147 miles
    Test number
    157690224352
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,350 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,350 miles
    Test number
    172381688046
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail92,347 miles (+1,380)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,347 miles
    Test number
    964023152099
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. Pass90,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    199638719049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm

  10. Fail90,967 miles (+1,951)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    531283031945
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm

  11. Pass89,016 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    217816295131
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front brake hose loose inside its housing on the body

  12. Fail89,014 miles (+4,381)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,014 miles
    Test number
    955054095172
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front brake hose loose inside its housing on the body

  13. Pass84,633 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    468581994121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,632 miles (+3,202)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    919280494109
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass81,430 miles (+11,390)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    749017093110
    • NoteFront wiper blade rubbers worn
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm has play in ball joint bush housing!

  16. Pass70,040 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,040 miles
    Test number
    967274672167
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2.8mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm

  17. Fail70,040 miles (+9,226)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,040 miles
    Test number
    619734172187
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2.8mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm

  18. Pass60,814 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    235376691161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,609 miles (+3,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    568613691177
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass56,870 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,870 miles
    Test number
    314311700251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,855 miles (+2,787)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,855 miles
    Test number
    292802050446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  22. Pass54,068 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,068 miles
    Test number
    792316969189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,032 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    973346538176
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Fail47,031 miles (+8,150)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,031 miles
    Test number
    111243938165
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

  25. Pass38,881 miles (+5,947)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    271778537458
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear most bushes seperating
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing very low nearing 1.6mm tread depth limits
    • NoteOff side steering rack end bush worn

  26. Pass32,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    881867936123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T988 WPA

Does T988 WPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T988 WPA expired on 13 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T988 WPA?
The MOT on T988 WPA expired on 13 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T988 WPA done?
T988 WPA was recorded at 93,305 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 3,765 miles a year.
Has T988 WPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T988 WPA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T988 WPA 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 T988 WPA find?
T988 WPA passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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