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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T151 AYWMOT history

T151 AYW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,878 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T151 AYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T151 AYW was last recorded at 143,878 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,532 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,346 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,878 miles
  • 2025 – 139,532 miles
  • 2024 – 132,074 miles
  • 2023 – 125,651 miles
  • 2022 – 114,896 miles
  • 2021 – 105,208 miles
  • 2020 – 102,446 miles
  • 2019 – 99,291 miles
  • 2018 – 95,221 miles
  • 2016 – 90,561 miles
  • 2015 – 82,623 miles
  • 2013 – 78,061 miles
  • 2012 – 73,051 miles
  • 2011 – 69,165 miles
  • 2010 – 63,026 miles
  • 2009 – 59,114 miles
  • 2008 – 56,439 miles
  • 2007 – 53,860 miles
  • 2006 – 50,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,878 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,878 miles (+4,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,878 miles
    Test number
    286216681781
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass139,532 miles (+7,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,532 miles
    Test number
    752536331328
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,074 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    638979363396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint slight play

  4. Fail132,073 miles (+6,422)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,073 miles
    Test number
    142198510827
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads wearing low & discs worn

  5. Pass125,651 miles (+10,755)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,651 miles
    Test number
    333339825498
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  6. Pass114,896 miles (+9,688)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,896 miles
    Test number
    764342462752
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,208 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,208 miles
    Test number
    685660264108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,446 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    480729712334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,291 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,291 miles
    Test number
    644580904736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,221 miles
    Test number
    671907962292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,221 miles (+4,660)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,221 miles
    Test number
    351169212703
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass90,561 miles (+7,938)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,561 miles
    Test number
    978896631845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass82,623 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,623 miles
    Test number
    835280475183
    • NoteRear brake pads worn thin

  14. Fail82,618 miles (+4,557)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,618 miles
    Test number
    365993555183
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass78,061 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,061 miles
    Test number
    647514073269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer in poor condition and leaking.

  16. Fail78,059 miles (+5,008)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,059 miles
    Test number
    419564773288
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer in poor condition and leaking.

  17. Pass73,051 miles (+3,886)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    906542372248
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer in poor condition.
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.

  18. Pass69,165 miles (+6,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    957657181247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass63,026 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,026 miles
    Test number
    711216180162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,114 miles (+2,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    601619159118
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  21. Pass56,439 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,439 miles
    Test number
    741624568173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,860 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,860 miles
    Test number
    311682387021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,720 miles (+2,790)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    654109677007
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion exhaust support mountings.
    • NoteCorrosion exhaust system.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

  24. Fail50,930 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,930 miles
    Test number
    582843456140
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass50,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,930 miles
    Test number
    971763556195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T151 AYW

Does T151 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T151 AYW is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T151 AYW?
The MOT on T151 AYW is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T151 AYW done?
T151 AYW was recorded at 143,878 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has T151 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T151 AYW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T151 AYW 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 T151 AYW find?
T151 AYW passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: both front sills corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak.

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