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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T129 AMEMOT history

T129 AME is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,248 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 AME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 AME was last recorded at 92,248 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 4,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,455 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,793 miles
Average per year
2,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,248 miles
  • 2025 – 87,455 miles
  • 2024 – 81,645 miles
  • 2023 – 81,308 miles
  • 2022 – 80,109 miles
  • 2021 – 77,736 miles
  • 2020 – 74,662 miles
  • 2019 – 71,907 miles
  • 2018 – 69,174 miles
  • 2017 – 66,065 miles
  • 2016 – 62,692 miles
  • 2015 – 57,382 miles
  • 2014 – 52,610 miles
  • 2008 – 52,137 miles
  • 2007 – 50,873 miles
  • 2006 – 48,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,248 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - raised edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak at power steering pipes/rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering slightly tight

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,248 miles (+4,793)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    121185312398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - raised edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak at power steering pipes/rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly tight

  2. Pass87,455 miles (+5,810)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,455 miles
    Test number
    804111690541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,645 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,645 miles
    Test number
    565378738105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,308 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,308 miles
    Test number
    429869989912
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail81,300 miles (+1,191)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    545433642895
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass80,109 miles (+2,373)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    843315455264
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass77,736 miles (+3,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    708639293238
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass74,662 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    811365798824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail74,661 miles (+2,754)1 major1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,661 miles
    Test number
    927231673880
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,907 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    829909473258
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail71,907 miles (+2,733)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    115849615679
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass69,174 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,174 miles
    Test number
    583201117121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    835988106235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail66,063 miles (+3,371)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,063 miles
    Test number
    875155264478
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass62,692 miles (+5,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    250096301752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass57,382 miles (+4,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    339275195189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass52,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    736930414205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,610 miles (+473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    117600114281
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass52,137 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    652844288120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked.
    • NoteOffside front tyre perrished.

  20. Fail52,137 miles (+1,264)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    700193788104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked.
    • NoteOffside front tyre perrished.

  21. Pass50,873 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,873 miles
    Test number
    384236787150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,598 miles
    Test number
    860059356178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,598 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,598 miles
    Test number
    374338156141
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T129 AME

Does T129 AME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T129 AME is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T129 AME?
The MOT on T129 AME is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T129 AME done?
T129 AME was recorded at 92,248 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,174 miles a year.
Has T129 AME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 AME has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T129 AME 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 T129 AME find?
T129 AME passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - raised edge tyre, and 4 more.

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