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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T196 UCHMOT history

T196 UCH is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
71,598 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 UCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 UCH was last recorded at 71,598 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2016: 69,363 miles, lower than 69,461 miles on 8 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,537 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
1,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,598 miles
  • 2024 – 71,537 miles
  • 2023 – 71,191 miles
  • 2021 – 71,123 miles
  • 2020 – 70,947 miles
  • 2019 – 70,700 miles
  • 2018 – 70,316 miles
  • 2017 – 69,791 miles
  • 2016 – 69,363 miles
  • 2015 – 67,699 miles
  • 2014 – 65,902 miles
  • 2013 – 63,112 miles
  • 2012 – 59,955 miles
  • 2011 – 56,437 miles
  • 2010 – 54,397 miles
  • 2009 – 52,915 miles
  • 2008 – 51,214 miles
  • 2007 – 48,414 miles
  • 2006 – 39,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,598 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,598 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    488327192512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass71,537 miles (+346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    513187419870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass71,191 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,191 miles
    Test number
    223850056685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,123 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    168505511475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill slightly corroded front & Rear ( not part of structure )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail71,123 miles (+176)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    924725282984
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill slightly corroded front & Rear ( not part of structure )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass70,947 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    454348689227
    • AdvisoryBoth outer cover sills heavily corroded.

  7. Pass70,700 miles (+384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    992894941371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill & jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,316 miles (+525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    288965996141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area next to suspension mount point (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass69,791 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,791 miles
    Test number
    989434894189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,363 miles (-98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,363 miles
    Test number
    485581952179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail69,461 miles (+1,762)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,461 miles
    Test number
    790897166182
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass67,699 miles (+1,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,699 miles
    Test number
    297572065041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  13. Pass65,902 miles (+2,790)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    309231674001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes deteriorated with slight play

  14. Pass63,112 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    729042153029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail63,106 miles (+3,151)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,106 miles
    Test number
    468731253092
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,955 miles (+3,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,955 miles
    Test number
    935930612080
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,437 miles (+2,040)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,437 miles
    Test number
    507362721054
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a cut in tread very close,but not to cord at this time.

  18. Pass54,397 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    483699520062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,915 miles (+1,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    670066639078
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass51,214 miles (+2,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    730476228098
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass48,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    852432527068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,414 miles (+9,357)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    982122927000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass39,057 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    604839136086
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

Questions about T196 UCH

Does T196 UCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T196 UCH expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T196 UCH?
The MOT on T196 UCH expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T196 UCH done?
T196 UCH was recorded at 71,598 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 1,700 miles a year.
Has T196 UCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 UCH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T196 UCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T196 UCH find?
T196 UCH passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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