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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

164 ATRMOT history

164 ATR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

164 ATR silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
50,452 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
164 ATR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

164 ATR was last recorded at 50,452 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,835 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,617 miles
Average per year
1,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,452 miles
  • 2025 – 48,835 miles
  • 2024 – 46,925 miles
  • 2023 – 44,817 miles
  • 2022 – 42,566 miles
  • 2021 – 40,073 miles
  • 2020 – 37,851 miles
  • 2019 – 34,603 miles
  • 2018 – 31,971 miles
  • 2017 – 27,906 miles
  • 2016 – 23,669 miles
  • 2014 – 19,398 miles
  • 2013 – 19,038 miles
  • 2012 – 18,462 miles
  • 2011 – 17,544 miles
  • 2010 – 16,509 miles
  • 2009 – 16,167 miles
  • 2008 – 15,657 miles
  • 2007 – 15,143 miles
  • 2006 – 14,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 16 years old
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside washer jet defective

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,452 miles (+1,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    50,452 miles
    Test number
    165301538134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 16 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet defective

  2. Pass48,835 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    936971836163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,925 miles
    Test number
    641575981383
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail46,925 miles (+2,108)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,925 miles
    Test number
    697763783051
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass44,817 miles (+2,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    987112717177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass42,566 miles (+2,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    42,566 miles
    Test number
    518685926035
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,073 miles (+2,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,073 miles
    Test number
    595503200087
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass37,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    812580811473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,851 miles (+3,248)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    789911129539
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass34,603 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,603 miles
    Test number
    741321871141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad material just starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box starting to show corrosion deterioration to its outer skin and joints. Skin starting to peel away.

  11. Pass31,971 miles (+4,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    734134636058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass27,906 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,906 miles
    Test number
    407466661549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    23,669 miles
    Test number
    247966371829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail23,669 miles (+4,271)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,669 miles
    Test number
    642357467543
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass19,398 miles (+360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,398 miles
    Test number
    509212464278
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust

  16. Fail19,038 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,038 miles
    Test number
    128190563289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  17. Pass19,038 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,038 miles
    Test number
    846270563283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  18. Fail19,037 miles (+575)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,037 miles
    Test number
    587200763291
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass18,462 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,462 miles
    Test number
    876412162223
    • NoteAge cracking on both front tyres
    • NoteAge cracking on n/s/r tyre 225/50/16

  20. Fail18,462 miles (+918)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,462 miles
    Test number
    618912162286
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAge cracking on both front tyres
    • NoteAge cracking on n/s/r tyre 225/50/16

  21. Pass17,544 miles (+1,035)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,544 miles
    Test number
    649312761214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres heavily aged cracked
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s outer sill

  22. Pass16,509 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,509 miles
    Test number
    493297050221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,167 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,167 miles
    Test number
    840638159231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,657 miles (+514)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,657 miles
    Test number
    444444258212
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NotePuncture repair n/s/r tyre tread

  25. Pass15,143 miles (+631)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,143 miles
    Test number
    351356657498
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCuts to n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSide slip reading= -2.3 (possible tracking problem)
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s outer sill

  26. Pass14,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,512 miles
    Test number
    902133966250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 164 ATR

What vehicle is registration 164 ATR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 164 ATR on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 164 ATR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 164 ATR is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 164 ATR?
The MOT on 164 ATR is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 164 ATR done?
164 ATR was recorded at 50,452 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,857 miles a year.
Has 164 ATR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 164 ATR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 164 ATR 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 164 ATR find?
164 ATR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre 16 years old; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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