BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T298 WAEMOT history
T298 WAE is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 93,618 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,500 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T298 WAE
- 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
- 4 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T298 WAE was last recorded at 93,618 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 93,594 miles · 18 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 2,500 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 93,618 miles
- 2023 – 91,411 miles
- 2022 – 89,715 miles
- 2021 – 88,708 miles
- 2019 – 88,669 miles
- 2018 – 88,460 miles
- 2016 – 87,090 miles
- 2015 – 83,471 miles
- 2014 – 83,426 miles
- 2013 – 83,257 miles
- 2012 – 76,480 miles
- 2011 – 71,391 miles
- 2010 – 69,119 miles
- 2009 – 65,756 miles
- 2008 – 59,822 miles
- 2007 – 51,761 miles
- 2006 – 47,667 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,618 miles
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake ferrules.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all coil springsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust systemRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,618 miles (+24)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 93,618 miles
- Test number
- 600406858397
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake ferrules.
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all coil springs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail93,594 miles (+2,183)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,594 miles
- Test number
- 465258719320
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake ferrules.
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all coil springs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass91,411 miles (+1,696)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 91,411 miles
- Test number
- 182470808932
- AdvisoryBrake discs lipped and pitted
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all coil springs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses misting
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass89,715 miles (+1,007)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 89,715 miles
- Test number
- 791193286329
- AdvisoryAll brake discs are lipped and worn
- AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking and perishing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all coil springs
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to system
Pass88,708 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 88,708 miles
- Test number
- 634852280301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,669 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 88,669 miles
- Test number
- 874025801870
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,669 miles (+40)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,669 miles
- Test number
- 677461155024
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,629 miles (+169)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,629 miles
- Test number
- 147978936987
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass88,460 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 88,460 miles
- Test number
- 953338350957
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both lower rear support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fail88,458 miles (+1,368)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,458 miles
- Test number
- 620723749796
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both lower rear support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,090 miles (+3,619)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,090 miles
- Test number
- 700598512809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 83,471 miles
- Test number
- 607917825041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,471 miles (+45)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,471 miles
- Test number
- 895052625037
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail83,426 miles (+169)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,426 miles
- Test number
- 129697734314
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail83,257 miles (+6,777)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,257 miles
- Test number
- 956056223260
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass76,480 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 76,480 miles
- Test number
- 918628022215
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteAdvise corrosion appearing on offside rear lower suspension arm
- NoteAdvise slight perishing around fuel cap sealing ring
Fail76,478 miles (+5,087)5 failures2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,478 miles
- Test number
- 365656822276
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteAdvise corrosion appearing on offside rear lower suspension arm
- NoteAdvise slight perishing around fuel cap sealing ring
Pass71,391 miles (+7)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 71,391 miles
- Test number
- 585554511201
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn @ inner edge. Light corrosion to o/s/r trailing suspension arm. Their may be an intermittent lambda related fault, whereby the c.o increases & the lambda stays @ a low reading ( lambda not switching fully)??
Fail71,384 miles (+2,265)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,384 miles
- Test number
- 777884361098
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
Pass69,119 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 69,119 miles
- Test number
- 512171860045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,103 miles (+3,347)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,103 miles
- Test number
- 494586650085
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass65,756 miles (+5,934)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 65,756 miles
- Test number
- 523725609186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,822 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 59,822 miles
- Test number
- 344383398027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,819 miles (+8,058)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,819 miles
- Test number
- 543558988058
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass51,761 miles (+4,094)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 51,761 miles
- Test number
- 642782157042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,667 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 47,667 miles
- Test number
- 204549566016
- NoteWindscereen wipers smear screen but not excessively
Questions about T298 WAE
- Does T298 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T298 WAE expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T298 WAE?
- The MOT on T298 WAE expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T298 WAE done?
- T298 WAE was recorded at 93,618 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 2,500 miles a year.
- Has T298 WAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T298 WAE has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T298 WAE 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 T298 WAE find?
- T298 WAE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: corrosion to all brake ferrules.; corrosion to all coil springs; corrosion to exhaust system, and 3 more.
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