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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T12 CHWMOT history

T12 CHW is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,236 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 CHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 CHW was last recorded at 56,236 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,362 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
874 miles
Average per year
1,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,236 miles
  • 2025 – 55,362 miles
  • 2024 – 54,265 miles
  • 2023 – 52,112 miles
  • 2022 – 51,610 miles
  • 2021 – 51,340 miles
  • 2019 – 51,103 miles
  • 2018 – 50,494 miles
  • 2017 – 49,946 miles
  • 2016 – 49,079 miles
  • 2015 – 46,609 miles
  • 2014 – 42,726 miles
  • 2013 – 38,456 miles
  • 2012 – 37,331 miles
  • 2011 – 36,284 miles
  • 2010 – 35,915 miles
  • 2009 – 35,676 miles
  • 2008 – 34,782 miles
  • 2007 – 33,289 miles
  • 2006 – 32,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,236 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front and off side front outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNear side front and off side front shock absorber dust covers/suspension bump stop broken

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass56,236 miles (+874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,236 miles
    Test number
    211432279490
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front and off side front outer side wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side front and off side front shock absorber dust covers/suspension bump stop broken
  2. Pass55,362 miles (+1,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    952707266901
    • AdvisoryExhaust knocking at rear of car on cross beam
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls of both front tyres are very slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass54,265 miles (+2,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    588954490888
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  4. Pass52,112 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,112 miles
    Test number
    109393477065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,610 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    783807459649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,340 miles
    Test number
    557836383039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,339 miles (+236)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,339 miles
    Test number
    968490150534
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass51,103 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    229569229871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,494 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,494 miles
    Test number
    194494358021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,946 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,946 miles
    Test number
    575629718963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,079 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,079 miles
    Test number
    920364000019
    • AdvisoryRear axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
  12. Pass46,609 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,609 miles
    Test number
    383391353440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,726 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,726 miles
    Test number
    865249544380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,456 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,456 miles
    Test number
    459934663470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,527 miles (+196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    949845353132
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  16. Pass37,331 miles (+1,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    305486212184
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not operating
  17. Pass36,284 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,284 miles
    Test number
    849106621180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,915 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    403682110164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,676 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,676 miles
    Test number
    101407499023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,782 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,782 miles
    Test number
    720080038132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,289 miles (+49)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    680696747096
    • NoteMinor play in both front ball joints.
  22. Fail33,240 miles (+846)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,240 miles
    Test number
    551882937015
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  23. Pass32,394 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,394 miles
    Test number
    420396856034
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket coroded

Questions about T12 CHW

Does T12 CHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 CHW is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 CHW?
The MOT on T12 CHW is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 CHW done?
T12 CHW was recorded at 56,236 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,172 miles a year.
Has T12 CHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 CHW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T12 CHW 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 T12 CHW find?
T12 CHW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: fuel cap seal perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front and off side front outer side wall slight perishing, and 1 more.

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