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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T23 SLWMOT history

T23 SLW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
92,613 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 SLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 SLW was last recorded at 92,613 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,608 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,613 miles
  • 2024 – 91,974 miles
  • 2023 – 90,538 miles
  • 2022 – 88,960 miles
  • 2021 – 87,577 miles
  • 2020 – 85,246 miles
  • 2019 – 81,794 miles
  • 2017 – 81,447 miles
  • 2015 – 80,700 miles
  • 2014 – 72,990 miles
  • 2013 – 66,484 miles
  • 2011 – 50,717 miles
  • 2010 – 42,267 miles
  • 2008 – 33,117 miles
  • 2007 – 29,181 miles
  • 2006 – 27,280 miles
  • 2005 – 26,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,613 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,613 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,613 miles
    Test number
    989421171703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,608 miles (+634)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    655404796194
    • MajorCentral Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,974 miles (+1,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,974 miles
    Test number
    970778165446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill has surface corosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,538 miles (+1,578)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,538 miles
    Test number
    561955366307
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront prop-shaft doughnut worn

  5. Pass88,960 miles (+1,383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    230033867301
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat has slight play at mechanism

  6. Pass87,577 miles (+2,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,577 miles
    Test number
    614329023325
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,246 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,246 miles
    Test number
    101760920396
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass81,794 miles (+347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    757878475004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,447 miles
    Test number
    397084076020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail81,447 miles (+747)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,447 miles
    Test number
    155417497360
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass80,700 miles (+7,710)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    547188835249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass72,990 miles (+6,506)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,990 miles
    Test number
    609212544234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSome rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Pass66,484 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    867816343280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring corroded

  14. Fail66,484 miles (+15,767)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    468045843277
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring corroded

  15. Pass50,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,717 miles
    Test number
    168088351280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,717 miles (+22)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,717 miles
    Test number
    949358851204
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  17. Fail50,695 miles (+8,428)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    246032451256
    • 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  18. Pass42,267 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,267 miles
    Test number
    441725540260
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise light scratching to windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside

  19. Fail42,267 miles (+9,150)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,267 miles
    Test number
    771894440231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise light scratching to windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside

  20. Pass33,117 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,117 miles
    Test number
    632691278284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,093 miles (+3,912)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,093 miles
    Test number
    291088368292
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass29,181 miles (+1,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,181 miles
    Test number
    724259427260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass27,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,280 miles
    Test number
    714002756244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,280 miles (+1,123)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,280 miles
    Test number
    890782656218
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass26,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,157 miles
    Test number
    781607355224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 SLW

Does T23 SLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 SLW expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 SLW?
The MOT on T23 SLW expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 SLW done?
T23 SLW was recorded at 92,613 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 3,389 miles a year.
Has T23 SLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 SLW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 SLW 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 SLW find?
T23 SLW passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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