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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T244 BGMMOT history

T244 BGM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 135,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,643 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T244 BGM
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
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T244 BGM was last recorded at 135,643 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,589 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,643 miles
  • 2024 – 131,337 miles
  • 2023 – 125,924 miles
  • 2022 – 120,932 miles
  • 2021 – 113,945 miles
  • 2020 – 109,189 miles
  • 2019 – 105,021 miles
  • 2018 – 99,224 miles
  • 2017 – 93,719 miles
  • 2016 – 87,221 miles
  • 2015 – 83,181 miles
  • 2014 – 78,199 miles
  • 2013 – 74,810 miles
  • 2012 – 69,036 miles
  • 2011 – 65,435 miles
  • 2010 – 58,094 miles
  • 2009 – 58,081 miles
  • 2008 – 52,938 miles
  • 2007 – 45,282 miles
  • 2006 – 40,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,643 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,643 miles (+54)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,643 miles
    Test number
    450238879457
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,589 miles (+4,252)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,589 miles
    Test number
    601139490065
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,337 miles (+5,413)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,337 miles
    Test number
    529746240337
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,924 miles (+4,992)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,924 miles
    Test number
    173845875958
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,932 miles (+6,987)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    673768142158
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass113,945 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,945 miles
    Test number
    881278112220
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers corroded

  7. Fail113,938 miles (+4,749)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    966646123052
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers corroded

  8. Pass109,189 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    219532475822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers corroded , non structural ok at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in operation of power steering, ok at time of test

  9. Fail109,179 miles (+4,158)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,179 miles
    Test number
    991180237585
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers corroded , non structural ok at time of test

  10. Pass105,021 miles (+5,797)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,021 miles
    Test number
    499813401863
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass99,224 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,224 miles
    Test number
    267766567983
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivebelt deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated twisted slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail99,224 miles (+5,505)1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,224 miles
    Test number
    944631666098
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivebelt deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated twisted slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass93,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    649270220387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail93,719 miles (+6,498)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    434942408668
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass87,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,221 miles
    Test number
    581698867853
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail87,221 miles (+4,040)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,221 miles
    Test number
    559973102821
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    226857838700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail83,181 miles (+4,982)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    959311386049
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass78,199 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    788047114318
    • NoteFront suspension components rusty

  20. Fail78,199 miles (+3,389)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    865807614302
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront suspension components rusty

  21. Pass74,810 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    675376313391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    348204012363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,036 miles (+3,601)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    819264812393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  24. Pass65,435 miles (+7,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,435 miles
    Test number
    445271011461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass58,094 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    154067300303
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass58,081 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    490538559268
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail58,081 miles (+5,143)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    232862359271
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass52,938 miles (+7,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    184378348226
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass45,282 miles (+4,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,282 miles
    Test number
    281338547247
    • 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)

  30. Pass40,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    682469746220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about T244 BGM

Does T244 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T244 BGM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T244 BGM?
The MOT on T244 BGM is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T244 BGM done?
T244 BGM was recorded at 135,643 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,959 miles a year.
Has T244 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T244 BGM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T244 BGM 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 T244 BGM find?
T244 BGM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 5 more.

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