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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T166 EGUMOT history

T166 EGU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,559 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 EGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 EGU was last recorded at 135,559 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,737 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
1,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,559 miles
  • 2025 – 134,737 miles
  • 2024 – 134,070 miles
  • 2023 – 133,220 miles
  • 2022 – 132,597 miles
  • 2021 – 131,827 miles
  • 2020 – 131,011 miles
  • 2019 – 129,549 miles
  • 2018 – 123,521 miles
  • 2017 – 123,083 miles
  • 2016 – 122,779 miles
  • 2014 – 121,981 miles
  • 2013 – 121,256 miles
  • 2012 – 120,470 miles
  • 2011 – 118,413 miles
  • 2010 – 116,353 miles
  • 2009 – 114,777 miles
  • 2008 – 112,126 miles
  • 2006 – 104,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,559 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,559 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,559 miles
    Test number
    192653716930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,737 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,737 miles
    Test number
    190325874522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,070 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,070 miles
    Test number
    360903107388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,220 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,220 miles
    Test number
    967086941082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,597 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,597 miles
    Test number
    865069948249
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass131,827 miles (+816)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,827 miles
    Test number
    187610603581
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage TO PUMP (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,011 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,011 miles
    Test number
    193874447229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HUB (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail131,011 miles (+1,462)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,011 miles
    Test number
    602767123862
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HUB (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass129,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,549 miles
    Test number
    132304435245
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail129,549 miles (+6,028)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,549 miles
    Test number
    337512647701
    • Repaired at testAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass123,521 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,521 miles
    Test number
    362055769153
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass123,083 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,083 miles
    Test number
    448357224371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass122,779 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,779 miles
    Test number
    919487351568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,981 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    489204524347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,980 miles (+724)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    809392624337
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass121,256 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,256 miles
    Test number
    819745713261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,470 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,470 miles
    Test number
    299538162119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,413 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,413 miles
    Test number
    448062461115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,353 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,353 miles
    Test number
    534266310123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,777 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,777 miles
    Test number
    332132839114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,126 miles (+7,301)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    112,126 miles
    Test number
    503437318169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    104,825 miles
    Test number
    313697296288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,825 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,825 miles
    Test number
    153007896221
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T166 EGU

Does T166 EGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T166 EGU is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T166 EGU?
The MOT on T166 EGU is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T166 EGU done?
T166 EGU was recorded at 135,559 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 1,542 miles a year.
Has T166 EGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 EGU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T166 EGU 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 T166 EGU find?
T166 EGU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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