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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T185 OGCMOT history

T185 OGC is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 50,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
50,073 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 OGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 OGC was last recorded at 50,073 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,972 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
1,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,073 miles
  • 2025 – 49,972 miles
  • 2024 – 49,747 miles
  • 2023 – 49,728 miles
  • 2022 – 49,586 miles
  • 2021 – 49,124 miles
  • 2018 – 48,441 miles
  • 2017 – 46,418 miles
  • 2015 – 46,287 miles
  • 2013 – 43,464 miles
  • 2011 – 38,428 miles
  • 2010 – 33,701 miles
  • 2009 – 30,470 miles
  • 2008 – 27,459 miles
  • 2007 – 24,017 miles
  • 2006 – 20,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,073 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,073 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    50,073 miles
    Test number
    365940789733
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass49,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    49,972 miles
    Test number
    951112317983
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail49,972 miles (+225)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,972 miles
    Test number
    735662988664
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass49,747 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    491371265437
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  5. Pass49,728 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,728 miles
    Test number
    498330537529
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass49,586 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    190983759030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,124 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    131963091265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,441 miles (+2,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    938535852721
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner primary groove measured at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,418 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,418 miles
    Test number
    288656248683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass46,287 miles (+2,823)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    410356310726
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming at the ends of both sills

  11. Pass43,464 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,464 miles
    Test number
    645198743267
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail43,405 miles (+4,977)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,405 miles
    Test number
    376432943238
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass38,428 miles (+4,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,428 miles
    Test number
    765360181207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass33,701 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    244197180235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,470 miles
    Test number
    391426689240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,470 miles (+3,011)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,470 miles
    Test number
    713956989209
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass27,459 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,459 miles
    Test number
    274766098285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,017 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,017 miles
    Test number
    943950567200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,084 miles
    Test number
    132621056202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 OGC

Does T185 OGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 OGC is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T185 OGC?
The MOT on T185 OGC is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T185 OGC done?
T185 OGC was recorded at 50,073 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 1,520 miles a year.
Has T185 OGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 OGC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T185 OGC 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 T185 OGC find?
T185 OGC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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