BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T221 OAWMOT history
T221 OAW is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,314 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 144,314 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,028 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T221 OAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T221 OAW was last recorded at 144,314 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 144,314 miles · 2 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,028 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,314 miles
- 2025 – 137,024 miles
- 2024 – 135,501 miles
- 2020 – 134,976 miles
- 2019 – 133,602 miles
- 2018 – 133,514 miles
- 2017 – 131,803 miles
- 2016 – 130,648 miles
- 2015 – 129,226 miles
- 2014 – 125,209 miles
- 2013 – 119,777 miles
- 2012 – 110,430 miles
- 2011 – 99,898 miles
- 2010 – 92,877 miles
- 2009 – 87,610 miles
- 2008 – 79,870 miles
- 2007 – 71,627 miles
- 2006 – 62,543 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,314 miles
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/sRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Under tray fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020
Heavily waxoiled
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,314 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 144,314 miles
- Test number
- 986416346281
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail144,314 miles (+7,290)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,314 miles
- Test number
- 701947266237
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass137,024 miles (+1,523)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 137,024 miles
- Test number
- 839847998726
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r sills corroded
Pass135,501 miles (+525)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 135,501 miles
- Test number
- 593964054579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,976 miles (+1,374)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 134,976 miles
- Test number
- 949609144280
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeavily waxoiled
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass133,602 miles (+88)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 133,602 miles
- Test number
- 473490387799
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavily waxoiled
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass133,514 miles (+1,711)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 133,514 miles
- Test number
- 826114803432
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass131,803 miles (+1,155)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 131,803 miles
- Test number
- 991525770823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil sprayed
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass130,648 miles (+1,422)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 130,648 miles
- Test number
- 179123400432
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryOil sprayed
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass129,226 miles (+4,017)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 129,226 miles
- Test number
- 246300265178
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll tyres slightly perrished
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass125,209 miles (+5,432)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 125,209 miles
- Test number
- 475242664158
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,777 miles (+9,347)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 119,777 miles
- Test number
- 707148853133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,430 miles (+838)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 110,430 miles
- Test number
- 216761562491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,592 miles (+9,694)1 dangerous5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,592 miles
- Test number
- 367559132142
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteExhaust rear box poor
- NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe rusty
- NoteSlight lift in both front lower ball joints
Pass99,898 miles (+7,021)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 99,898 miles
- Test number
- 675186741120
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteBoth rear tyres ON legal limit
- NoteOil showing at n/s front suspension leg
Pass92,877 miles (+5,267)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 92,877 miles
- Test number
- 873343140199
- NoteMid & rear silencers corroded
Pass87,610 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 87,610 miles
- Test number
- 642023969186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Fail87,610 miles (+7,740)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,610 miles
- Test number
- 710143069182
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass79,870 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 79,870 miles
- Test number
- 713104608213
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail79,870 miles (+8,243)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,870 miles
- Test number
- 943244508221
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 71,627 miles
- Test number
- 611178707228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,627 miles (+9,084)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,627 miles
- Test number
- 271406007227
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail62,543 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,543 miles
- Test number
- 263500076188
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass62,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 62,543 miles
- Test number
- 903350576127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T221 OAW
- Does T221 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T221 OAW is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T221 OAW?
- The MOT on T221 OAW is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T221 OAW done?
- T221 OAW was recorded at 144,314 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,028 miles a year.
- Has T221 OAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T221 OAW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T221 OAW 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 T221 OAW find?
- T221 OAW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s, and 4 more.
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