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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

T321 EMBMOT history

T321 EMB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
54,324 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 EMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 EMB was last recorded at 54,324 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,307 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,017 miles
Average per year
787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,324 miles
  • 2025 – 53,307 miles
  • 2024 – 53,118 miles
  • 2023 – 52,850 miles
  • 2022 – 52,093 miles
  • 2021 – 50,192 miles
  • 2020 – 50,108 miles
  • 2019 – 49,933 miles
  • 2018 – 49,732 miles
  • 2017 – 49,293 miles
  • 2016 – 48,130 miles
  • 2012 – 47,770 miles
  • 2011 – 46,851 miles
  • 2010 – 45,876 miles
  • 2009 – 45,140 miles
  • 2008 – 43,649 miles
  • 2007 – 41,892 miles
  • 2006 – 38,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,324 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Surface rust throughout the underside of vehicle and on suspension units

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,324 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    259004107275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,307 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    571365231876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,118 miles (+268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    338959746776
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap slightly corroded

  4. Pass52,850 miles (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    237432825631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass52,093 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,093 miles
    Test number
    974373688661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  6. Fail52,092 miles (+1,900)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,092 miles
    Test number
    891109674182
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  7. Pass50,192 miles (+84)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,192 miles
    Test number
    250474662231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,108 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,108 miles
    Test number
    401324700689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,933 miles (+201)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    823416867793
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,732 miles (+439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    514517770836
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass49,293 miles (+1,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,293 miles
    Test number
    250884962152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,130 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    542912199868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    358279162397
    • AdvisorySurface rust throughout the underside of vehicle and on suspension units

  14. Fail47,831 miles (+61)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    676405000200
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySurface rust throughout the underside of vehicle and on suspension units

  15. Pass47,770 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    298513602156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corodded

  16. Fail47,770 miles (+919)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    178652602180
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corodded

  17. Pass46,851 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    775602681080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,876 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,876 miles
    Test number
    272145700152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,140 miles (+1,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,140 miles
    Test number
    134928079007
    • NoteN/s/f side lamp lens missing

  20. Pass43,649 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    372805098097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,892 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,892 miles
    Test number
    133065297055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,377 miles
    Test number
    410766596086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T321 EMB

Does T321 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T321 EMB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T321 EMB?
The MOT on T321 EMB is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T321 EMB done?
T321 EMB was recorded at 54,324 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 787 miles a year.
Has T321 EMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 EMB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T321 EMB 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 T321 EMB find?
T321 EMB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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