BMW logo

BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T181 EGXMOT history

T181 EGX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
86,635 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T181 EGX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T181 EGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 EGX was last recorded at 86,635 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 1,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,644 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,991 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,635 miles
  • 2022 – 84,644 miles
  • 2021 – 84,605 miles
  • 2019 – 83,331 miles
  • 2018 – 82,416 miles
  • 2017 – 80,648 miles
  • 2016 – 77,670 miles
  • 2015 – 73,183 miles
  • 2014 – 65,722 miles
  • 2013 – 61,878 miles
  • 2012 – 58,870 miles
  • 2011 – 55,705 miles
  • 2010 – 51,449 miles
  • 2009 – 48,777 miles
  • 2008 – 47,529 miles
  • 2007 – 44,591 miles
  • 2006 – 41,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,635 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,635 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,635 miles
    Test number
    322047869995
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,635 miles (+1,991)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,635 miles
    Test number
    905154922465
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,644 miles (+39)25 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    907775804737
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front perished not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxilary belt cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod ends corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and anti roll bar links corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber body corroded

  4. Pass84,605 miles2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    136673831011
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing edges and slight perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside track rod ends corroded

  5. Fail84,605 miles (+1,274)1 repaired2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    899605061633
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing edges and slight perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside track rod ends corroded

  6. Pass83,331 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    165847210705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,416 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    700621311285
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail82,416 miles (+1,768)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    877827793307
    • DangerousRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass80,648 miles (+2,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,648 miles
    Test number
    980952536551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks showing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass77,670 miles (+4,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    426640689663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass73,183 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,183 miles
    Test number
    959438015178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,722 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    557765914164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,878 miles (+3,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,878 miles
    Test number
    937337533155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass58,870 miles (+3,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    105474412163
    • 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)

  15. Pass55,705 miles (+4,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,705 miles
    Test number
    146956611128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,449 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,449 miles
    Test number
    713616910109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,777 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,777 miles
    Test number
    700948919133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail48,777 miles (+1,248)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,777 miles
    Test number
    400558119157
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass47,529 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,529 miles
    Test number
    884385918118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,591 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,591 miles
    Test number
    443963317147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,335 miles
    Test number
    841898816157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 EGX

Does T181 EGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 EGX expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 EGX?
The MOT on T181 EGX expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 EGX done?
T181 EGX was recorded at 86,635 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has T181 EGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 EGX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T181 EGX 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 T181 EGX find?
T181 EGX passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; all steering & suspension components are corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T181 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.