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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T146 EOBMOT history

T146 EOB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
144,550 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T146 EOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T146 EOB was last recorded at 144,550 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,294 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
4,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,550 miles
  • 2024 – 144,294 miles
  • 2022 – 144,080 miles
  • 2020 – 143,053 miles
  • 2016 – 141,990 miles
  • 2015 – 139,029 miles
  • 2014 – 138,486 miles
  • 2013 – 113,631 miles
  • 2012 – 108,809 miles
  • 2011 – 105,423 miles
  • 2010 – 92,754 miles
  • 2009 – 90,223 miles
  • 2008 – 82,933 miles
  • 2007 – 74,996 miles
  • 2006 – 66,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,550 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,550 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    144,550 miles
    Test number
    122285288189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,294 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,294 miles
    Test number
    339632298814
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Fail144,294 miles (+214)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,294 miles
    Test number
    771582894650
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass144,080 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,080 miles
    Test number
    567761182733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,053 miles (+1,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,053 miles
    Test number
    675848332929
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all brake discs
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel and efforts
    • AdvisoryUndersealing to complete underside
  6. Pass141,990 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,990 miles
    Test number
    227856031749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,988 miles (+2,959)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,988 miles
    Test number
    426795607347
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  8. Pass139,029 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,029 miles
    Test number
    592188084953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,486 miles (+7,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    138,486 miles
    Test number
    257983854373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass130,670 miles (+17,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    130,670 miles
    Test number
    325006204006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass113,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,631 miles
    Test number
    607047103008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,631 miles (+4,822)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,631 miles
    Test number
    146397103424
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass108,809 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    528946022095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Fail108,804 miles (+3,381)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    329006922045
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass105,423 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,423 miles
    Test number
    727319031005
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake fluid on minimum mark
  16. Fail105,423 miles (+12,669)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,423 miles
    Test number
    295025131046
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake fluid on minimum mark
  17. Pass92,754 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,754 miles
    Test number
    900542240024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
  18. Fail92,751 miles (+2,528)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    244641540028
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
  19. Pass90,223 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    721498379123
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  20. Fail90,205 miles (+7,272)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    110084879169
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  21. Pass82,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,933 miles
    Test number
    743594888176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,933 miles (+7,937)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,933 miles
    Test number
    272652088134
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass74,996 miles (+8,748)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    622103377193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,248 miles
    Test number
    424950586111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T146 EOB

Does T146 EOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T146 EOB expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T146 EOB?
The MOT on T146 EOB expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T146 EOB done?
T146 EOB was recorded at 144,550 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 4,091 miles a year.
Has T146 EOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T146 EOB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T146 EOB 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 T146 EOB find?
T146 EOB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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