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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T23 ALWMOT history

T23 ALW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
68,954 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 ALW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 ALW was last recorded at 68,954 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 1,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,756 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,198 miles
Average per year
1,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,954 miles
  • 2024 – 67,756 miles
  • 2023 – 67,079 miles
  • 2022 – 66,667 miles
  • 2021 – 66,437 miles
  • 2020 – 65,393 miles
  • 2019 – 65,222 miles
  • 2018 – 65,092 miles
  • 2017 – 63,984 miles
  • 2016 – 63,059 miles
  • 2015 – 62,641 miles
  • 2014 – 60,708 miles
  • 2013 – 59,495 miles
  • 2012 – 58,315 miles
  • 2011 – 56,644 miles
  • 2010 – 53,855 miles
  • 2009 – 50,018 miles
  • 2008 – 47,195 miles
  • 2007 – 42,316 miles
  • 2006 – 39,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,954 miles (+1,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    829813871746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass67,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    976045477654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,756 miles (+677)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    262824050818
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass67,079 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    583213942728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,667 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    518833705167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail66,615 miles (+178)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    723673429195
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,437 miles (+1,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,437 miles
    Test number
    704621906050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,393 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    944352000548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,222 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,222 miles
    Test number
    265415198504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,092 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    680963081177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,984 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,984 miles
    Test number
    638918826270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,966 miles (+907)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,966 miles
    Test number
    244787987451
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass63,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,059 miles
    Test number
    501153124785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,059 miles (+418)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,059 miles
    Test number
    192245236165
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass62,641 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,641 miles
    Test number
    154379237878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,708 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    328687144483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,495 miles (+1,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,495 miles
    Test number
    739668643264
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

  18. Pass58,315 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    697748542237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,644 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    208684311256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass56,644 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    727404011257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,855 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    983621220258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,018 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,018 miles
    Test number
    383856129285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,195 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,195 miles
    Test number
    412581738216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,316 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    543273817295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    621237526213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 ALW

Does T23 ALW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 ALW expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 ALW?
The MOT on T23 ALW expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 ALW done?
T23 ALW was recorded at 68,954 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 1,534 miles a year.
Has T23 ALW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 ALW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T23 ALW 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 T23 ALW find?
T23 ALW passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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