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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

T1 MBMMOT history

T1 MBM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,387 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 MBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 MBM was last recorded at 38,387 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2021: 37,838 miles, lower than 37,950 miles on 15 Dec 2020.

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
38,246 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,387 miles
  • 2024 – 38,246 miles
  • 2023 – 38,076 miles
  • 2022 – 37,867 miles
  • 2021 – 37,838 miles
  • 2020 – 37,950 miles
  • 2019 – 37,466 miles
  • 2018 – 37,280 miles
  • 2017 – 36,782 miles
  • 2016 – 36,708 miles
  • 2015 – 36,662 miles
  • 2014 – 36,291 miles
  • 2013 – 35,731 miles
  • 2012 – 34,914 miles
  • 2011 – 34,306 miles
  • 2009 – 33,381 miles
  • 2007 – 31,997 miles
  • 2006 – 31,563 miles
  • 2005 – 30,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,387 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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,387 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,387 miles
    Test number
    868845720745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,246 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    263433195480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,076 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    586036822150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,867 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    647549123984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass37,838 miles (-112)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,838 miles
    Test number
    492992712858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,950 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,950 miles
    Test number
    796887445202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,466 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    302288315374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,280 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,280 miles
    Test number
    596052591387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,782 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    924020222416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    818571455543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,708 miles (+46)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    512543023029
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  12. Pass36,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,662 miles
    Test number
    205375465124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,662 miles (+371)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,662 miles
    Test number
    258350399758
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass36,291 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    347831654353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,731 miles
    Test number
    156427653300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,731 miles (+817)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,731 miles
    Test number
    457434353495
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  17. Pass34,914 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,914 miles
    Test number
    485544952396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    107027012400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,612 miles (+306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    268877612069
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass34,306 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,306 miles
    Test number
    167439111452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,381 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,381 miles
    Test number
    114489749306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,465 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    362835319091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,997 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    601995657332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,563 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,563 miles
    Test number
    484294656347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,716 miles
    Test number
    744999845395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,716 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,716 miles
    Test number
    460669645318
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T1 MBM

Does T1 MBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 MBM is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T1 MBM?
The MOT on T1 MBM is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 MBM done?
T1 MBM was recorded at 38,387 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 384 miles a year.
Has T1 MBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 MBM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T1 MBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T1 MBM find?
T1 MBM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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