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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T202 XAPMOT history

T202 XAP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,822 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T202 XAP
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
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T202 XAP was last recorded at 79,822 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,821 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,822 miles
  • 2025 – 75,864 miles
  • 2024 – 74,197 miles
  • 2022 – 72,456 miles
  • 2019 – 71,634 miles
  • 2017 – 69,986 miles
  • 2016 – 67,999 miles
  • 2015 – 67,516 miles
  • 2014 – 66,064 miles
  • 2013 – 64,792 miles
  • 2012 – 64,173 miles
  • 2011 – 62,997 miles
  • 2010 – 60,816 miles
  • 2009 – 50,474 miles
  • 2008 – 45,170 miles
  • 2007 – 39,144 miles
  • 2006 – 34,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,822 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • All tyres cracking on side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel tank strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,822 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    722466888373
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail79,821 miles (+3,957)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    642459799670
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,864 miles (+1,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,864 miles
    Test number
    135235384442
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,197 miles (+1,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    565997523919
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,456 miles (+822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    237875116701
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,634 miles (+1,648)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    513256641131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass69,986 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    671869793767
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail69,981 miles (+1,982)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    868423779251
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre with rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ~2mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass67,999 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    318057346722
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail67,991 miles (+475)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,991 miles
    Test number
    533755860499
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass67,516 miles (+1,452)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,516 miles
    Test number
    539750015173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres deterioreted

  12. Pass66,064 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    838765504127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres deteriorated

  13. Fail66,062 miles (+1,270)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,062 miles
    Test number
    818764604143
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll 4 tyres deteriorated

  14. Pass64,792 miles (+9)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    746015213157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust join corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking and perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOil leak from engine timing cover
    • NoteTyre size 225/50/16

  15. Fail64,783 miles (+610)2 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    278826303128
    • FailureOffside Inner Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust join corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking and perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOil leak from engine timing cover
    • NoteTyre size 225/50/16

  16. Pass64,173 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    127602012177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,168 miles (+1,171)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    395525602155
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass62,997 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    889201411158
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail62,989 miles (+2,173)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    146406801132
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass60,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    530609400197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,816 miles (+10,342)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    312036900169
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play

  22. Pass50,474 miles (+5,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,474 miles
    Test number
    660402579050
    • NoteFront inner pads getting low

  23. Pass45,170 miles (+6,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,170 miles
    Test number
    273567668019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,144 miles (+4,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,144 miles
    Test number
    811459467076
    • NoteFront disc pads appear to be getting low.

  25. Pass34,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,503 miles
    Test number
    611669776043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T202 XAP

Does T202 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T202 XAP is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T202 XAP?
The MOT on T202 XAP is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T202 XAP done?
T202 XAP was recorded at 79,822 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,265 miles a year.
Has T202 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T202 XAP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T202 XAP 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 T202 XAP find?
T202 XAP passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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