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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

T13 BEMMOT history

T13 BEM is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 119,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
119,096 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 BEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 BEM was last recorded at 119,096 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,089 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,096 miles
  • 2024 – 115,837 miles
  • 2023 – 114,883 miles
  • 2022 – 112,971 miles
  • 2021 – 112,214 miles
  • 2020 – 108,835 miles
  • 2019 – 101,906 miles
  • 2018 – 95,285 miles
  • 2017 – 90,152 miles
  • 2016 – 84,860 miles
  • 2015 – 78,021 miles
  • 2014 – 69,167 miles
  • 2013 – 59,826 miles
  • 2012 – 53,548 miles
  • 2011 – 52,194 miles
  • 2010 – 48,719 miles
  • 2009 – 42,117 miles
  • 2008 – 36,295 miles
  • 2007 – 35,101 miles
  • 2006 – 33,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,096 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,096 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,096 miles
    Test number
    895214493784
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail119,089 miles (+3,252)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,089 miles
    Test number
    593834535081
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass115,837 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,837 miles
    Test number
    161376965211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,883 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,883 miles
    Test number
    873081334731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail114,876 miles (+1,905)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,876 miles
    Test number
    114337801277
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,971 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    221117120089
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  7. Fail112,965 miles (+751)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,965 miles
    Test number
    781593185410
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  8. Pass112,214 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,214 miles
    Test number
    271983456737
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,207 miles (+3,372)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,207 miles
    Test number
    701358818131
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,835 miles (+6,929)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,835 miles
    Test number
    283006687729
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass101,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    632841771913
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail101,906 miles (+6,621)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    565824840420
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass95,285 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,285 miles
    Test number
    748789466298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,284 miles (+5,132)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,284 miles
    Test number
    393329780392
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass90,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,152 miles
    Test number
    220190419998
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail90,152 miles (+5,292)6 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,152 miles
    Test number
    853710323204
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated & Damaged (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working Both Sides (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass84,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    672703962457
    • AdvisoryCreaking noise whilst steering
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail84,860 miles (+6,839)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    769407921720
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCreaking noise whilst steering
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass78,021 miles (+9)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,021 miles
    Test number
    715414845047
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLOWER ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL
    • NoteNEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN
    • NoteSNOW TYRES ARE FITTED AROUND

  20. Fail78,012 miles (+8,845)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,012 miles
    Test number
    886082945060
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLOWER ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL
    • NoteNEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN
    • NoteSNOW TYRES ARE FITTED AROUND

  21. Pass69,167 miles (+9,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,167 miles
    Test number
    917426444078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass59,826 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    175819343421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,548 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,548 miles
    Test number
    557416452054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,541 miles (+1,347)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,541 miles
    Test number
    636529042027
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/ f brake lazy

  25. Pass52,194 miles (+3,475)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    788082121014
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/park brake unit slow to operate and requires sturdy pull
    • NoteOil low

  26. Pass48,719 miles (+6,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,719 miles
    Test number
    714730830041
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass42,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,117 miles
    Test number
    343838639041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,114 miles (+5,819)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,114 miles
    Test number
    883668639027
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass36,295 miles (+1,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,295 miles
    Test number
    652722958031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass35,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    591305147092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,101 miles (+1,693)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    920193647094
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass33,408 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,408 miles
    Test number
    140517046426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T13 BEM

Does T13 BEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T13 BEM expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T13 BEM?
The MOT on T13 BEM expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T13 BEM done?
T13 BEM was recorded at 119,096 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 4,375 miles a year.
Has T13 BEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 BEM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T13 BEM 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 T13 BEM find?
T13 BEM passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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