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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

A12 MEEMOT history

A12 MEE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 33,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

A12 MEE blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
33,376 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 MEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 MEE was last recorded at 33,376 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,146 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,230 miles
Average per year
994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,376 miles
  • 2025 – 32,146 miles
  • 2024 – 31,171 miles
  • 2023 – 30,175 miles
  • 2022 – 29,117 miles
  • 2021 – 28,554 miles
  • 2019 – 27,530 miles
  • 2018 – 26,825 miles
  • 2016 – 25,264 miles
  • 2014 – 23,420 miles
  • 2013 – 22,395 miles
  • 2011 – 21,008 miles
  • 2009 – 19,632 miles
  • 2008 – 18,370 miles
  • 2007 – 17,271 miles
  • 2006 – 13,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,376 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,376 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    33,376 miles
    Test number
    208594879244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,146 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    32,146 miles
    Test number
    238312897535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,171 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    938148243929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,175 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    30,175 miles
    Test number
    920711446840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    280090891524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,117 miles (+563)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    391873553789
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass28,554 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    28,554 miles
    Test number
    407711579599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,530 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    388091439632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,825 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,825 miles
    Test number
    704920091952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,877 miles (+613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,877 miles
    Test number
    957833226346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass25,264 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    25,264 miles
    Test number
    417772611356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,144 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,144 miles
    Test number
    845288967360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,420 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,420 miles
    Test number
    748414764351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,420 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    22,420 miles
    Test number
    727098404070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,395 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,395 miles
    Test number
    109015203221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,391 miles
    Test number
    195426253425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,391 miles (+242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,391 miles
    Test number
    248892553002
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass22,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,149 miles
    Test number
    909687933068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,149 miles (+1,141)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,149 miles
    Test number
    645426833052
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass21,008 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,008 miles
    Test number
    228064071426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass19,632 miles (+1,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    114827969197
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass18,370 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,370 miles
    Test number
    280231568469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,271 miles
    Test number
    224496767423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,270 miles (+3,342)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,270 miles
    Test number
    804686667151
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass13,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,928 miles
    Test number
    294147366475
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail13,928 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,928 miles
    Test number
    970997966118
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN ear side front tyre slight cut in side wall

Questions about A12 MEE

Does A12 MEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 MEE is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 MEE?
The MOT on A12 MEE is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 MEE done?
A12 MEE was recorded at 33,376 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 994 miles a year.
Has A12 MEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 MEE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on A12 MEE 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 A12 MEE find?
A12 MEE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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