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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T165 OAWMOT history

T165 OAW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,250 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 OAW
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 OAW was last recorded at 87,250 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,602 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
2,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,250 miles
  • 2025 – 85,489 miles
  • 2024 – 84,553 miles
  • 2023 – 83,305 miles
  • 2022 – 82,771 miles
  • 2021 – 81,808 miles
  • 2020 – 80,779 miles
  • 2019 – 79,891 miles
  • 2018 – 78,574 miles
  • 2017 – 78,052 miles
  • 2015 – 76,755 miles
  • 2014 – 73,385 miles
  • 2012 – 70,342 miles
  • 2011 – 67,832 miles
  • 2010 – 64,514 miles
  • 2009 – 61,595 miles
  • 2007 – 55,175 miles
  • 2006 – 47,860 miles
  • 2005 – 38,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,250 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,250 miles (+648)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,250 miles
    Test number
    824877772268
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,602 miles (+1,113)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,602 miles
    Test number
    577748620758
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced springs and arms also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass85,489 miles (+936)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    694380503356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass84,553 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    393466985368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    672956368110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,305 miles (+534)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    488662954341
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass82,771 miles (+55)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    372165234050
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around o/s/f jacking point/undersill
    • AdvisoryMovement in o/s seat

  8. Fail82,716 miles (+908)1 dangerous6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,716 miles
    Test number
    849416744443
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall/tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose/rigid pipe insecure in mounting on brake backplate (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on suspension arm mounting bracket insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on suspension arm mounting bracket insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on suspension arm clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around o/s/f jacking point/undersill
    • AdvisoryMovement in o/s seat

  9. Pass81,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    808008637460
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail81,808 miles (+1,029)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    726552239656
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,779 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,779 miles
    Test number
    421500717841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,776 miles (+885)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    257590898087
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass79,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    817468553939
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrossion on fuel tank strap
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting starting to split

  14. Fail79,891 miles (+1,317)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    968994444001
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrossion on fuel tank strap
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting starting to split

  15. Pass78,574 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    723683597314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,052 miles (+1,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,052 miles
    Test number
    729838605613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpring clips missing from rear brake calipers

  17. Pass76,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    219777907256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail76,755 miles (+3,370)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    305483471513
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working one (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s front (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass73,385 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    895387154378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail73,383 miles (+3,041)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,383 miles
    Test number
    146536954337
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass70,342 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,342 miles
    Test number
    945659842336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,832 miles (+3,318)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,832 miles
    Test number
    527706431218
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front brake discs rusty
    • NoteBrake pad warning wires broken front and rear

  23. Pass64,514 miles (+2,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,514 miles
    Test number
    881257530218
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Pass61,595 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    324556349449
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Fail61,595 miles (+19)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    234446649200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  26. Fail61,576 miles (+6,401)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,576 miles
    Test number
    592095049227
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  27. Pass55,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    893208467205
    • 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)

  28. Fail55,175 miles (+7,315)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    484428967239
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  29. Pass47,860 miles (+9,722)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    142893396205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge

  30. Pass38,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    764818195243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T165 OAW

Does T165 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 OAW is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 OAW?
The MOT on T165 OAW is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 OAW done?
T165 OAW was recorded at 87,250 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,342 miles a year.
Has T165 OAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 OAW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T165 OAW 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 T165 OAW find?
T165 OAW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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