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BMW Z3

Blue and White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T128 NARMOT history

T128 NAR is a blue and white petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
163,770 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T128 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T128 NAR was last recorded at 163,770 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2007: 11,547 miles, lower than 98,967 miles on 9 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,770 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,770 miles
  • 2025 – 161,721 miles
  • 2024 – 159,251 miles
  • 2023 – 155,982 miles
  • 2022 – 155,966 miles
  • 2020 – 155,568 miles
  • 2019 – 155,247 miles
  • 2017 – 154,397 miles
  • 2016 – 152,424 miles
  • 2014 – 151,758 miles
  • 2013 – 146,828 miles
  • 2012 – 139,820 miles
  • 2011 – 130,816 miles
  • 2010 – 129,224 miles
  • 2009 – 126,561 miles
  • 2008 – 124,133 miles
  • 2007 – 11,547 miles
  • 2006 – 98,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,770 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    163,770 miles
    Test number
    641779904746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,770 miles (+2,049)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,770 miles
    Test number
    544010063245
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,721 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,721 miles
    Test number
    948953596019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,251 miles
    Test number
    487697646494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail159,251 miles (+1,930)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,251 miles
    Test number
    134961285452
    • MajorNearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements from 1980 (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass157,321 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,321 miles
    Test number
    154039896308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,982 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,982 miles
    Test number
    504965384765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,966 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,966 miles
    Test number
    589940171653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,568 miles (+321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,568 miles
    Test number
    822460014399
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass155,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,247 miles
    Test number
    808579118425
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail155,245 miles (+848)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,245 miles
    Test number
    356369565730
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass154,397 miles (+1,973)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,397 miles
    Test number
    462726072051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle

  13. Pass152,424 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,424 miles
    Test number
    133634484800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass151,758 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    151,758 miles
    Test number
    825760194206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail151,745 miles (+4,917)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,745 miles
    Test number
    168922984267
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass146,828 miles (+7,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    146,828 miles
    Test number
    367613083182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass139,820 miles (+9,004)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    139,820 miles
    Test number
    877646582157
    • NoteCentre,rear exhaust box starting to corrode at ends
    • NoteFront tyres v.near limit 225/50/16
    • NoteO/s front wiper blade deteriating at ends
    • NoteO/s rear handbrake reading becoming slow
    • NoteSteel brake pipes to rear becom ing corroded

  18. Fail130,816 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,816 miles
    Test number
    278768111452
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has smaal cuts in thread

  19. Pass130,816 miles (+1,592)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    130,816 miles
    Test number
    386708511120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has smaal cuts in thread

  20. Pass129,224 miles (+2,663)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    129,224 miles
    Test number
    310476660478
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded in places
    • NoteFront discs corroding
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteRear discs corroding
    • NoteRear pads close to limit of 1.5mm
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  21. Pass126,561 miles (+2,428)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    126,561 miles
    Test number
    672238659219
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes slight play
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteRear pads on limit

  22. Pass124,133 miles (+112,586)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    124,133 miles
    Test number
    522510328268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,547 miles (-87,420)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,547 miles
    Test number
    471140907261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s dip beam patteren is faded

  24. Pass98,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    98,967 miles
    Test number
    650160666121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,967 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,967 miles
    Test number
    502260466179
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T128 NAR

Does T128 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T128 NAR is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T128 NAR?
The MOT on T128 NAR is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T128 NAR done?
T128 NAR was recorded at 163,770 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
Has T128 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T128 NAR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T128 NAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T128 NAR find?
T128 NAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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