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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T152 MLBMOT history

T152 MLB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
98,953 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T152 MLB
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T152 MLB was last recorded at 98,953 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,549 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,404 miles
Average per year
3,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,953 miles
  • 2025 – 97,549 miles
  • 2024 – 95,348 miles
  • 2023 – 92,223 miles
  • 2022 – 88,891 miles
  • 2021 – 85,463 miles
  • 2020 – 84,071 miles
  • 2019 – 81,553 miles
  • 2018 – 79,141 miles
  • 2017 – 75,884 miles
  • 2016 – 71,358 miles
  • 2015 – 67,351 miles
  • 2014 – 62,700 miles
  • 2013 – 57,079 miles
  • 2012 – 52,942 miles
  • 2011 – 47,104 miles
  • 2010 – 43,381 miles
  • 2009 – 41,370 miles
  • 2008 – 39,426 miles
  • 2006 – 34,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,953 miles
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,953 miles (+1,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,953 miles
    Test number
    549640459909
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass97,549 miles (+2,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    680074287848
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low

  3. Pass95,348 miles (+3,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,348 miles
    Test number
    941552831859
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass92,223 miles (+3,332)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    637506113721
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass88,891 miles (+3,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    170750196145
    • 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))

  6. Pass85,463 miles (+1,392)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,463 miles
    Test number
    611485000706
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front seat runner are worn slight back and forth movement

  7. Pass84,071 miles (+2,518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,071 miles
    Test number
    384304351911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass81,553 miles (+2,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    776315367940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front seat mechanisms are slightly worn

  9. Pass79,141 miles (+3,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,141 miles
    Test number
    746483184399
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass75,884 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,884 miles
    Test number
    215052468515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,358 miles (+4,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    874731987464
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is low on outer edge and has age related cracks

  12. Pass67,351 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    348026375013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,700 miles (+5,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,700 miles
    Test number
    359837654066
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge and outer side wall is slightly damaged

  14. Pass57,079 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    499728553084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,942 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    607381662065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,104 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,104 miles
    Test number
    879961961026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,381 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    971691560066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,370 miles
    Test number
    173539259060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,370 miles (+1,944)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,370 miles
    Test number
    622368259034
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
    • NoteFront number plate broken

  20. Pass39,426 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    764667758026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged-gear box warning light coming on intermittantly

  21. Fail39,426 miles (+4,602)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    841517358066
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged-gear box warning light coming on intermittantly

  22. Pass34,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,824 miles
    Test number
    260429486032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T152 MLB

Does T152 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T152 MLB is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T152 MLB?
The MOT on T152 MLB is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T152 MLB done?
T152 MLB was recorded at 98,953 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,191 miles a year.
Has T152 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T152 MLB has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2009.
Has the mileage on T152 MLB 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 MLB find?
T152 MLB passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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