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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T386 XAAMOT history

T386 XAA is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,468 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T386 XAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T386 XAA was last recorded at 73,468 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,702 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
766 miles
Average per year
1,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,468 miles
  • 2025 – 72,702 miles
  • 2024 – 70,828 miles
  • 2023 – 70,456 miles
  • 2022 – 68,405 miles
  • 2021 – 67,879 miles
  • 2020 – 67,103 miles
  • 2019 – 66,114 miles
  • 2018 – 64,831 miles
  • 2017 – 63,558 miles
  • 2016 – 62,639 miles
  • 2015 – 61,574 miles
  • 2014 – 60,474 miles
  • 2013 – 59,227 miles
  • 2012 – 57,316 miles
  • 2011 – 55,736 miles
  • 2010 – 54,722 miles
  • 2009 – 53,575 miles
  • 2008 – 50,860 miles
  • 2007 – 48,645 miles
  • 2006 – 46,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,468 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,468 miles (+766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,468 miles
    Test number
    770986558225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust

  2. Pass72,702 miles (+1,874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    439490978641
    • AdvisoryAge/related corrosion to under side of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded.
    • AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

  3. Pass70,828 miles (+372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    685155549464
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system

  4. Pass70,456 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    828152391573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,405 miles (+526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,405 miles
    Test number
    347094895278
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,879 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    492998831416
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail67,874 miles (+771)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    861739773148
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass67,103 miles (+989)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,103 miles
    Test number
    783255600378
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass66,114 miles (+1,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    852992393550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor condition

  10. Pass64,831 miles (+1,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,831 miles
    Test number
    952796949204
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slight damags

  11. Pass63,558 miles (+919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,558 miles
    Test number
    854883715672
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate

  12. Pass62,639 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    922751877062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,574 miles
    Test number
    830044723812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,574 miles (+1,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,574 miles
    Test number
    790868557711
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass60,474 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    236197264284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,227 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,227 miles
    Test number
    509918173261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,316 miles (+1,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,316 miles
    Test number
    415260972237
    • 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)

  18. Pass55,736 miles (+1,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    468811671273
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm tread

  19. Pass54,722 miles (+1,147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,722 miles
    Test number
    831898400393
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

  20. Pass53,575 miles (+2,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    602289209363
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges

  21. Pass50,860 miles (+2,215)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,860 miles
    Test number
    733653908361
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Pass48,645 miles (+2,570)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,645 miles
    Test number
    262434507382
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine has slight coolant leak
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN/s sill damaged
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  23. Pass46,075 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,075 miles
    Test number
    700419246292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s sill damaged

Questions about T386 XAA

Does T386 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T386 XAA is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T386 XAA?
The MOT on T386 XAA is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T386 XAA done?
T386 XAA was recorded at 73,468 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,366 miles a year.
Has T386 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T386 XAA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T386 XAA 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 T386 XAA find?
T386 XAA passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; surface corrosion to exhaust.

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