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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,246 cc

T144 HTRMOT history

T144 HTR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,006 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T144 HTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T144 HTR was last recorded at 79,006 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,469 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,537 miles
Average per year
1,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,006 miles
  • 2023 – 77,469 miles
  • 2021 – 76,478 miles
  • 2020 – 76,064 miles
  • 2019 – 72,654 miles
  • 2018 – 72,200 miles
  • 2017 – 71,098 miles
  • 2016 – 70,672 miles
  • 2015 – 70,278 miles
  • 2014 – 69,397 miles
  • 2013 – 68,988 miles
  • 2012 – 68,251 miles
  • 2011 – 66,642 miles
  • 2010 – 65,459 miles
  • 2009 – 64,267 miles
  • 2008 – 61,935 miles
  • 2007 – 56,416 miles
  • 2006 – 44,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,006 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,006 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    661799303305
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail79,006 miles (+1,537)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    677052297452
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass77,469 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    374614900604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,464 miles (+986)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,464 miles
    Test number
    820083021084
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,478 miles (+414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    642939453191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass76,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    850317499592
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail76,064 miles (+3,410)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    890113104535
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass72,654 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,654 miles
    Test number
    141867923007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    840446473372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear shocker top bushes

  10. Fail72,200 miles (+1,102)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    335156366727
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear shocker top bushes

  11. Pass71,098 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,098 miles
    Test number
    244616243363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,672 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    897029917497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,278 miles
    Test number
    627005925130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,278 miles (+881)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,278 miles
    Test number
    418305225107
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass69,397 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,397 miles
    Test number
    347306314102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    597591683056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,988 miles (+737)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    245168073008
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  18. Pass68,251 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,251 miles
    Test number
    697867362040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,642 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    406412481071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,459 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,459 miles
    Test number
    304543080054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,267 miles (+2,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    631600999074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass61,935 miles (+5,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,935 miles
    Test number
    494013398069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,416 miles (+12,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    133896627401
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  24. Pass44,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,072 miles
    Test number
    242916946069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T144 HTR

Does T144 HTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T144 HTR is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T144 HTR?
The MOT on T144 HTR is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T144 HTR done?
T144 HTR was recorded at 79,006 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 1,746 miles a year.
Has T144 HTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T144 HTR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T144 HTR 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 T144 HTR find?
T144 HTR passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint., and 2 more.

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