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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T180 MLKMOT history

T180 MLK is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 37,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
37,907 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T180 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T180 MLK was last recorded at 37,907 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 1,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,835 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,072 miles
Average per year
1,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,907 miles
  • 2023 – 36,835 miles
  • 2022 – 36,175 miles
  • 2021 – 35,883 miles
  • 2020 – 35,861 miles
  • 2019 – 35,762 miles
  • 2018 – 34,439 miles
  • 2017 – 33,737 miles
  • 2016 – 33,232 miles
  • 2015 – 32,904 miles
  • 2014 – 32,109 miles
  • 2013 – 31,085 miles
  • 2012 – 28,923 miles
  • 2011 – 23,607 miles
  • 2010 – 19,540 miles
  • 2009 – 19,196 miles
  • 2008 – 18,375 miles
  • 2007 – 17,148 miles
  • 2006 – 16,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,907 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,907 miles (+1,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,907 miles
    Test number
    699822350264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass36,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    36,835 miles
    Test number
    190627775684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail36,835 miles (+660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,835 miles
    Test number
    611686652836
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass36,175 miles (+292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    36,175 miles
    Test number
    268335115664
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass35,883 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,883 miles
    Test number
    495537446807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around retaining clips along lower suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around retaining clips along lower suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass35,861 miles (+99)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,861 miles
    Test number
    549700619278
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear lower suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear lower suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass35,762 miles (+1,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,762 miles
    Test number
    938294619980
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass34,439 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    533912176993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,431 miles (+694)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,431 miles
    Test number
    378483872354
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass33,737 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,737 miles
    Test number
    657397779701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,663 miles (+431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,663 miles
    Test number
    760136779840
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  12. Pass33,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    730139194872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  13. Fail33,232 miles (+328)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    182449706247
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  14. Pass32,904 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,904 miles
    Test number
    359660665136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,109 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,109 miles
    Test number
    536802164117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,085 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,085 miles
    Test number
    957845953135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,923 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,923 miles
    Test number
    877112702117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,607 miles (+4,067)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,607 miles
    Test number
    506193571076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteTyre size = 225/50ZR16

  19. Pass19,540 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,540 miles
    Test number
    762643490085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,196 miles (+821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,196 miles
    Test number
    181421749298
    • NoteThe O/S/F tyre is perishing.

  21. Pass18,375 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,375 miles
    Test number
    171522348223
    • NoteO/S/F tyre sidewall starting to perish.

  22. Fail18,375 miles (+1,227)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,375 miles
    Test number
    463981348231
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre sidewall starting to perish.

  23. Pass17,148 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,148 miles
    Test number
    981920687107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,564 miles
    Test number
    253551196414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T180 MLK

Does T180 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T180 MLK expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T180 MLK?
The MOT on T180 MLK expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T180 MLK done?
T180 MLK was recorded at 37,907 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 1,110 miles a year.
Has T180 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T180 MLK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T180 MLK 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 T180 MLK find?
T180 MLK passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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