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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T997 NAMMOT history

T997 NAM is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
94,582 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 NAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 NAM was last recorded at 94,582 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,192 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
390 miles
Average per year
2,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,582 miles
  • 2023 – 94,192 miles
  • 2022 – 94,192 miles
  • 2020 – 91,717 miles
  • 2019 – 90,913 miles
  • 2018 – 90,662 miles
  • 2017 – 90,411 miles
  • 2016 – 90,140 miles
  • 2015 – 88,666 miles
  • 2014 – 87,894 miles
  • 2013 – 87,431 miles
  • 2010 – 76,649 miles
  • 2009 – 76,633 miles
  • 2008 – 66,440 miles
  • 2007 – 59,755 miles
  • 2006 – 45,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,582 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill - underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,582 miles (+390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,582 miles
    Test number
    163196077848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill - underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  2. Pass94,192 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    587957231737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail94,192 miles11 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    650999620008
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail94,192 miles (+2,475)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    280886266598
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    831612580682
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded

  6. Fail91,717 miles (+804)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    897939563535
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick lining insecure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Pass90,913 miles (+251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,913 miles
    Test number
    460806831354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  8. Pass90,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    363615701899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,662 miles (+251)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    789110836395
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,411 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,411 miles
    Test number
    528660220809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,140 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,140 miles
    Test number
    880485333279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,666 miles (+772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,666 miles
    Test number
    209979255453
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,894 miles (+463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,894 miles
    Test number
    905561044118
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass87,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    788058463139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail87,431 miles (+10,782)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    556985863102
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass76,649 miles (+16)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    724451490273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage to rear of vehicle and n/s/r lamp unit
    • NoteRattle from exhaust
    • NoteStonechips in windscreen
    • NoteSurface corrosion to brake discs

  17. Fail76,633 miles (+10,193)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    623971709334
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear light
    • NoteDamage to offside rear wheel rim

  18. Pass66,440 miles (+6,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    520844668205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass59,755 miles (+14,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,755 miles
    Test number
    534362087291
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass45,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    491696516144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T997 NAM

Does T997 NAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T997 NAM expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T997 NAM?
The MOT on T997 NAM expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T997 NAM done?
T997 NAM was recorded at 94,582 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 2,732 miles a year.
Has T997 NAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 NAM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T997 NAM 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 T997 NAM find?
T997 NAM passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill - underneath; offside front outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill; interior mirror missing.

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