P22BMW - BMW Z3
MOT: Not validGB
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The BMW Z3, often referred to simply as the Z3, is a compact sports car produced by the German automaker BMW from 1995 to 2002. Renowned for its distinctive design and engaging driving experience, the Z3 was the first model to be developed under BMW's 'Z' series, symbolising a new era of roadsters for the brand. Manufactured in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Z3 features a range of engine options, including inline-four and inline-six variants, offering a blend of performance and agility. Its sleek, aerodynamic body and classic roadster proportions have made it a sought-after collector’s item. The Z3's combination of innovative engineering and timeless style continues to captivate enthusiasts, cementing its place as a notable chapter in BMW’s history of sporty, open-top vehicles.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
This BMW Z3, registration P22BMW, was manufactured in 1998 and first registered in August 1998. It has a black exterior and is equipped with a 1895cc petrol engine. CO2 emissions data is not available. The vehicle's MOT expired in February 2021 and is currently not valid. The latest MOT test was conducted on 2nd February 2020, with an advisory noting slight movement in both nearside and offside front bottom wishbone ball joints; no dangerous issues were reported. The vehicle's current mileage is not specified. It is untaxed at present.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 02 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 01 February 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight movement in both nearside and offside front bottom wishbone ball joints
Failed - 23 February 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,892 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Fuel hose corroded both (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres also very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory fuel tank straps corroded both
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 20 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,770 mi
Expires: 19 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Front brake discs slightly worn
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 16 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,770 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Front brake discs slightly worn
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 12 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,682 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
- Major Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory bulb out on center brake light
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Rear disks in poor condition
- Advisory tank strap corroded
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on back box (7.1.2)
- Advisory Front disks in poor condition
Passed - 06 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,284 mi
Expires: 05 June 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle IN POOR CONDTION (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Failed - 26 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,141 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Major Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle IN POOR CONDTION (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 05 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,972 mi
Expires: 04 June 2016
Failed - 21 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,963 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Passed - 26 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,802 mi
Expires: 25 March 2015
Failed - 18 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,819 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 18 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,819 mi
Expires: 17 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 20 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,982 mi
Expires: 19 June 2012
Passed - 05 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,268 mi
Expires: 04 November 2009
Failed - 04 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,265 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 01 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,953 mi
Expires: 31 October 2008
Failed - 01 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,953 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 13 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,963 mi
Expires: 27 October 2007
Passed - 28 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,990 mi
Expires: 27 October 2006
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for P22BMW?
The MOT expires on 01 February 2021.
What is the tax status of P22BMW?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 31 May 2020.
What are the specifications of P22BMW?
This is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1895cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of P22BMW?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.