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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T152 AYWMOT history

T152 AYW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,870 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T152 AYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T152 AYW was last recorded at 81,870 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,862 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,870 miles
  • 2025 – 81,693 miles
  • 2024 – 81,423 miles
  • 2023 – 80,887 miles
  • 2022 – 80,300 miles
  • 2021 – 78,968 miles
  • 2020 – 78,339 miles
  • 2018 – 77,334 miles
  • 2017 – 75,838 miles
  • 2016 – 75,322 miles
  • 2014 – 74,611 miles
  • 2013 – 72,357 miles
  • 2012 – 68,196 miles
  • 2011 – 65,512 miles
  • 2010 – 63,891 miles
  • 2009 – 58,498 miles
  • 2008 – 56,778 miles
  • 2007 – 53,257 miles
  • 2006 – 49,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,870 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre walls cracked.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tire wall cracked.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,870 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,870 miles
    Test number
    125719843392
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre walls cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tire wall cracked.

  2. Fail81,862 miles (+169)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    469978677425
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre walls cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tire wall cracked.

  3. Pass81,693 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,693 miles
    Test number
    801962517656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,423 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,423 miles
    Test number
    473691528775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,416 miles (+529)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,416 miles
    Test number
    789306386020
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass80,887 miles (+587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    238799617219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass80,300 miles (+1,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,300 miles
    Test number
    792230504761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass78,968 miles (+629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    800182974263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,339 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,339 miles
    Test number
    575292553797
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer very rusty.

  10. Pass77,334 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    700450442257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,838 miles (+516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,838 miles
    Test number
    604965815657
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (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)

  12. Pass75,322 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    729018205817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,793 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    506647711300
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail74,793 miles (+182)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    195373479103
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass74,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,611 miles
    Test number
    785175064016
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail74,611 miles (+2,254)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,611 miles
    Test number
    379794664050
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass72,357 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,357 miles
    Test number
    956758753032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise new wipers.
    • NoteOuter edges of all brake discs rusty.rear silencer outer skin rusting.

  18. Fail72,356 miles (+4,160)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    358843053032
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise new wipers.
    • NoteOuter edges of all brake discs rusty.rear silencer outer skin rusting.

  19. Pass68,196 miles (+2,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,196 miles
    Test number
    788315542025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass65,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,512 miles
    Test number
    699153661046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,511 miles (+1,620)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    217626151014
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear section of exhaust starting to rust.rear brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass63,891 miles (+5,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,891 miles
    Test number
    393351650005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass58,498 miles (+1,720)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    243712859061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass56,778 miles (+3,521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    630737358026
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteThe drivers side front shockabsorber has a slight weep

  25. Pass53,257 miles (+3,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,257 miles
    Test number
    472439757040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass49,329 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,329 miles
    Test number
    850095626159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre side walls deteriated

Questions about T152 AYW

Does T152 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T152 AYW is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T152 AYW?
The MOT on T152 AYW is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T152 AYW done?
T152 AYW was recorded at 81,870 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,641 miles a year.
Has T152 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T152 AYW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T152 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 T152 AYW find?
T152 AYW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front outer tyre walls cracked., and 2 more.

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