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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T139 BGMMOT history

T139 BGM is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
126,610 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T139 BGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T139 BGM was last recorded at 126,610 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,676 miles · 17 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
4,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,610 miles
  • 2023 – 125,676 miles
  • 2022 – 123,364 miles
  • 2021 – 119,112 miles
  • 2019 – 111,126 miles
  • 2018 – 110,438 miles
  • 2017 – 110,134 miles
  • 2016 – 107,724 miles
  • 2015 – 97,166 miles
  • 2014 – 87,206 miles
  • 2013 – 76,767 miles
  • 2012 – 63,041 miles
  • 2011 – 52,884 miles
  • 2010 – 49,417 miles
  • 2009 – 46,515 miles
  • 2008 – 42,799 miles
  • 2007 – 38,865 miles
  • 2006 – 34,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,610 miles (+934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,610 miles
    Test number
    515570900307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass125,676 miles (+2,312)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    759543938832
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s sills corroded

  3. Pass123,364 miles (+4,252)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,364 miles
    Test number
    767418112915
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust in poor condition and slight leak.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working.
    • AdvisoryOuter sill areas corroded.
    • AdvisorySuspension and underbody corroded in places.

  4. Pass119,112 miles (+7,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,112 miles
    Test number
    209700862701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,126 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,126 miles
    Test number
    491341179674
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Whole system seeping at welded joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,126 miles (+688)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,126 miles
    Test number
    887569681505
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Whole system seeping at welded joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyre on 3 to 4mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,438 miles (+304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,438 miles
    Test number
    414973972138
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to brake and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,134 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,134 miles
    Test number
    328432150039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre out of shape (255 50 R16)

  9. Fail110,133 miles (+2,409)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,133 miles
    Test number
    380705322701
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre out of shape (255 50 R16)

  10. Pass107,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    263601351481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,724 miles (+10,558)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    153734389979
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass97,166 miles (+9,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,166 miles
    Test number
    286100015122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,206 miles (+10,439)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    546521624175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSplit in base of windscreen

  14. Pass76,767 miles (+13,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    979966893093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,041 miles (+10,157)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    775031502183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    736175491090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,884 miles (+3,467)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    908175791056
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass49,417 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    100156970465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,392 miles (+2,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,392 miles
    Test number
    443215070006
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,515 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,515 miles
    Test number
    874129189087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,799 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,799 miles
    Test number
    563835688068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,865 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    983489987018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,613 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,613 miles
    Test number
    512940006195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass34,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,613 miles
    Test number
    711480106176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T139 BGM

Does T139 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T139 BGM expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T139 BGM?
The MOT on T139 BGM expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T139 BGM done?
T139 BGM was recorded at 126,610 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 4,908 miles a year.
Has T139 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T139 BGM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T139 BGM 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 T139 BGM find?
T139 BGM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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