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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T232 BLRMOT history

T232 BLR is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 26,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
26,197 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T232 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T232 BLR was last recorded at 26,197 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,004 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,193 miles
Average per year
782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,197 miles
  • 2024 – 24,004 miles
  • 2023 – 23,846 miles
  • 2022 – 23,687 miles
  • 2021 – 22,026 miles
  • 2020 – 18,320 miles
  • 2019 – 18,305 miles
  • 2018 – 18,268 miles
  • 2017 – 18,260 miles
  • 2016 – 18,248 miles
  • 2015 – 18,236 miles
  • 2014 – 18,217 miles
  • 2013 – 18,175 miles
  • 2012 – 16,789 miles
  • 2011 – 15,487 miles
  • 2010 – 14,324 miles
  • 2009 – 13,457 miles
  • 2008 – 12,883 miles
  • 2007 – 10,727 miles
  • 2006 – 10,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,197 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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking or perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,197 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    26,197 miles
    Test number
    472896234755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,004 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    24,004 miles
    Test number
    879312275763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,846 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    23,846 miles
    Test number
    549373542046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,687 miles
    Test number
    647905266085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail23,687 miles (+1,661)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,687 miles
    Test number
    362319566120
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass22,026 miles (+142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    22,026 miles
    Test number
    852785862467
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail21,884 miles (+3,564)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,884 miles
    Test number
    422054954616
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested Both dipped beams not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass18,320 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    18,320 miles
    Test number
    386437032398
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail18,320 miles (+15)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,320 miles
    Test number
    835815409296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass18,305 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,305 miles
    Test number
    348979918374
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  11. Fail18,299 miles (+31)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,299 miles
    Test number
    107392085201
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 / 50 zr 16 92 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  12. Pass18,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,268 miles
    Test number
    112302742390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre excessively perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper insecure

  13. Fail18,268 miles (+8)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,268 miles
    Test number
    253829752100
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre excessively perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper insecure

  14. Pass18,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,260 miles
    Test number
    655500114649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,260 miles (+9)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,260 miles
    Test number
    527258704510
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Fail18,251 miles (+3)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,251 miles
    Test number
    621234466604
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass18,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,248 miles
    Test number
    136271270023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,248 miles (+12)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,248 miles
    Test number
    819543310378
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass18,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,236 miles
    Test number
    436349155167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,234 miles (+17)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,234 miles
    Test number
    269049455136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass18,217 miles (+42)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,217 miles
    Test number
    775518674121
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres are cracking outer shoulders

  22. Pass18,175 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,175 miles
    Test number
    526161573183
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyre perished inner/outer sidewalls

  23. Fail18,164 miles (+1,375)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,164 miles
    Test number
    435878963124
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyre perished inner/outer sidewalls

  24. Pass16,789 miles (+1,302)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,789 miles
    Test number
    995577162186
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing between thread & outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing outer edge & between thread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing outer edge.& wall & between thread

  25. Pass15,487 miles (+1,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,487 miles
    Test number
    609324551184
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres cracked.

  26. Pass14,324 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,324 miles
    Test number
    801982960117
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking up

  27. Fail14,324 miles (+867)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,324 miles
    Test number
    234280460124
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking up

  28. Pass13,457 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,457 miles
    Test number
    112960269143
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres cracking up

  29. Fail13,442 miles (+559)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,442 miles
    Test number
    834329059193
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres cracking up

  30. Pass12,883 miles (+2,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,883 miles
    Test number
    282128678141
    • NoteFront grill damage

  31. Pass10,727 miles (+253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,727 miles
    Test number
    772144067149
    • NoteFront discs have surface rust

  32. Pass10,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,474 miles
    Test number
    504300586173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T232 BLR

Does T232 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T232 BLR is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T232 BLR?
The MOT on T232 BLR is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T232 BLR done?
T232 BLR was recorded at 26,197 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 782 miles a year.
Has T232 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T232 BLR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T232 BLR 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 T232 BLR find?
T232 BLR passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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