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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T181 UUPMOT history

T181 UUP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,829 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 UUP
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 UUP was last recorded at 71,829 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,182 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
647 miles
Average per year
1,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,829 miles
  • 2025 – 71,182 miles
  • 2024 – 70,890 miles
  • 2023 – 70,737 miles
  • 2022 – 70,598 miles
  • 2021 – 70,200 miles
  • 2020 – 69,348 miles
  • 2019 – 68,774 miles
  • 2018 – 67,334 miles
  • 2017 – 63,377 miles
  • 2016 – 63,091 miles
  • 2015 – 63,019 miles
  • 2014 – 62,702 miles
  • 2013 – 60,031 miles
  • 2012 – 58,306 miles
  • 2011 – 56,054 miles
  • 2010 – 53,152 miles
  • 2009 – 49,954 miles
  • 2008 – 48,848 miles
  • 2007 – 47,533 miles
  • 2006 – 46,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,829 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,829 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    713566582805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,182 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,182 miles
    Test number
    239513524989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,890 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    804896953949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass70,737 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    783879702188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,598 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    786895461422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,200 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    964908141712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,348 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,348 miles
    Test number
    877400360856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail69,345 miles (+571)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    701181966045
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass68,774 miles (+1,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,774 miles
    Test number
    373174872660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass67,334 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    767906001859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,377 miles (+286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,377 miles
    Test number
    242100466292
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  12. Pass63,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    242695922670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear tyre on 2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre on 2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCertain items obscured by under body trays.

  13. Fail63,091 miles (+72)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    109553072420
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear tyre on 2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre on 2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCertain items obscured by under body trays.

  14. Pass63,019 miles (+317)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,019 miles
    Test number
    229414885135
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass62,702 miles (+2,671)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    808980544170
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass60,031 miles (+1,725)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    828883233193
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass58,306 miles (+2,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,306 miles
    Test number
    769030832196
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass56,054 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    869620531103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,152 miles (+3,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,152 miles
    Test number
    871169730181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass49,954 miles (+1,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,954 miles
    Test number
    332358429135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  21. Pass48,848 miles (+1,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,848 miles
    Test number
    442943638180
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm

  22. Pass47,533 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    282917107146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    530599006179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,271 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    130319406139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T181 UUP

Does T181 UUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 UUP is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 UUP?
The MOT on T181 UUP is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 UUP done?
T181 UUP was recorded at 71,829 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,264 miles a year.
Has T181 UUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 UUP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T181 UUP 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 UUP find?
T181 UUP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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