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BMW Z3

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T186 ONVMOT history

T186 ONV is a white petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,809 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T186 ONV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T186 ONV was last recorded at 144,809 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,802 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,809 miles
  • 2025 – 134,597 miles
  • 2024 – 129,118 miles
  • 2023 – 125,808 miles
  • 2022 – 125,190 miles
  • 2021 – 123,468 miles
  • 2020 – 121,835 miles
  • 2016 – 120,157 miles
  • 2015 – 118,391 miles
  • 2014 – 118,064 miles
  • 2013 – 115,746 miles
  • 2012 – 113,893 miles
  • 2011 – 110,281 miles
  • 2010 – 98,695 miles
  • 2009 – 87,262 miles
  • 2008 – 79,110 miles
  • 2007 – 71,986 miles
  • 2006 – 65,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,809 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,809 miles
    Test number
    615461215236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,802 miles (+10,205)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,802 miles
    Test number
    780785112654
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,597 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,597 miles
    Test number
    758842868286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail134,577 miles (+5,459)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,577 miles
    Test number
    423927171514
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass129,118 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    523997160152
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail129,073 miles (+3,265)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,073 miles
    Test number
    762561824278
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer/under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass125,808 miles (+618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,808 miles
    Test number
    620827350191
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower wings corroded not prescribed area

  8. Fail125,190 miles (+1,722)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,190 miles
    Test number
    324053557424
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs around outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass123,468 miles (+1,633)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,468 miles
    Test number
    478439760606
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones Rear bushes both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area bottom of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,835 miles (+1,678)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,835 miles
    Test number
    239670217537
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S Inner and Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbones Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S Inner and Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass120,157 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,157 miles
    Test number
    637287958100
    • AdvisoryRadius arm worn but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust not fully supported

  12. Pass118,391 miles (+327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,391 miles
    Test number
    545592709396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake could be improved.
    • AdvisoryExhaust not fully supported.

  13. Pass118,064 miles (+2,318)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,064 miles
    Test number
    189209834316
    • NoteFront exhaust section not fully supported.
    • NoteN/s/rear parking brake could be improved.

  14. Pass115,746 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,746 miles
    Test number
    475006793038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,893 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,893 miles
    Test number
    135291382026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,281 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,281 miles
    Test number
    105027071421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,156 miles (+11,461)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,156 miles
    Test number
    989768361027
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass98,695 miles (+285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    111504880411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail98,410 miles (+11,148)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    220167170000
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    234828279056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail87,262 miles (+8,152)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    164507379471
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass79,110 miles (+7,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,110 miles
    Test number
    592308278077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass71,986 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    334478177019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    181183556471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T186 ONV

Does T186 ONV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T186 ONV is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T186 ONV?
The MOT on T186 ONV is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T186 ONV done?
T186 ONV was recorded at 144,809 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has T186 ONV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T186 ONV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T186 ONV 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 T186 ONV find?
T186 ONV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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