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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T173 MDWMOT history

T173 MDW is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
145,244 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 MDW was last recorded at 145,244 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2021: 114,070 miles, lower than 139,863 miles on 31 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,207 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,244 miles
  • 2023 – 143,768 miles
  • 2022 – 142,511 miles
  • 2021 – 140,720 miles
  • 2019 – 139,863 miles
  • 2018 – 136,696 miles
  • 2017 – 134,049 miles
  • 2016 – 129,048 miles
  • 2015 – 123,205 miles
  • 2014 – 109,648 miles
  • 2013 – 92,608 miles
  • 2012 – 87,327 miles
  • 2011 – 84,428 miles
  • 2010 – 79,415 miles
  • 2009 – 74,658 miles
  • 2008 – 70,039 miles
  • 2007 – 62,622 miles
  • 2006 – 56,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,244 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Air bag missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside sill showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside sill showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,244 miles (+37)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,244 miles
    Test number
    219356915100
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail145,207 miles (+1,439)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,207 miles
    Test number
    327700960040
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements goes off when wheel is turned (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint to subframe worn and chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass143,768 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,768 miles
    Test number
    826270832130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,764 miles (+24)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,764 miles
    Test number
    147499115986
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryAir bag missing

  5. Fail143,740 miles (+1,229)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,740 miles
    Test number
    561744042641
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryAir bag missing

  6. Pass142,511 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,511 miles
    Test number
    241592737110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,720 miles (+26,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,720 miles
    Test number
    942156118793
    • AdvisoryNearside sill showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside sill showing corrosion

  8. Fail114,070 miles (-25,793)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    641487925358
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside sill showing corrosion

  9. Pass139,863 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,863 miles
    Test number
    655059103709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail139,860 miles (+3,164)5 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,860 miles
    Test number
    773863674386
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,696 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,696 miles
    Test number
    461068555743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,683 miles (+2,634)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,683 miles
    Test number
    881743406427
    • 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))

  13. Pass134,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,049 miles
    Test number
    455029987140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,049 miles (+5,001)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,049 miles
    Test number
    481912855289
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass129,048 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,048 miles
    Test number
    944665633811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,946 miles (+5,741)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,946 miles
    Test number
    935261320894
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass123,205 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,205 miles
    Test number
    165349215503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail123,199 miles (+13,551)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,199 miles
    Test number
    488279336224
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass109,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,648 miles
    Test number
    289183254172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail109,648 miles (+17,040)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,648 miles
    Test number
    527553454118
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass92,608 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    155626753163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,327 miles1 dangerous4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    495794542135
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inside edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight leak of oil o/s/f steering

  23. Fail87,327 miles (+2,899)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    878244642140
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inside edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight leak of oil o/s/f steering

  24. Pass84,428 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,428 miles
    Test number
    688564641187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    181032920015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Fail79,415 miles (+4,757)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    992002720096
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass74,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,658 miles
    Test number
    551300639015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,658 miles (+4,619)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,658 miles
    Test number
    911536529078
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass70,039 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    371520638074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass62,622 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,622 miles
    Test number
    151859307069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass56,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,414 miles
    Test number
    263427716046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 MDW

Does T173 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 MDW expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 MDW?
The MOT on T173 MDW expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 MDW done?
T173 MDW was recorded at 145,244 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has T173 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 MDW has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T173 MDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T173 MDW find?
T173 MDW passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front power steering component has slight seepage from a component; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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