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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T38 AMEMOT history

T38 AME is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 161,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,178 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 AME
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 valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 AME was last recorded at 161,178 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,166 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,178 miles
  • 2024 – 152,849 miles
  • 2023 – 147,745 miles
  • 2022 – 145,934 miles
  • 2021 – 144,856 miles
  • 2020 – 141,688 miles
  • 2019 – 131,822 miles
  • 2018 – 122,374 miles
  • 2017 – 112,313 miles
  • 2016 – 102,111 miles
  • 2015 – 92,019 miles
  • 2014 – 81,450 miles
  • 2013 – 71,950 miles
  • 2012 – 62,452 miles
  • 2011 – 52,367 miles
  • 2010 – 41,304 miles
  • 2009 – 29,571 miles
  • 2008 – 24,850 miles
  • 2007 – 23,840 miles
  • 2005 – 23,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,178 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift found on shaker plates not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift found on shaker plates not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,178 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,178 miles
    Test number
    819026736671
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift found on shaker plates not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift found on shaker plates not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,166 miles (+8,317)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,166 miles
    Test number
    468950793623
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,849 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,849 miles
    Test number
    378607383027
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail152,847 miles (+5,102)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,847 miles
    Test number
    560900622673
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,745 miles
    Test number
    331996903599
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail147,744 miles (+1,810)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,744 miles
    Test number
    761854573637
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass145,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,934 miles
    Test number
    449764194316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,925 miles (+1,069)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,925 miles
    Test number
    162907600883
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

  9. Pass144,856 miles (+3,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    144,856 miles
    Test number
    446188942912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine slight oil leak

  10. Pass141,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    141,688 miles
    Test number
    772374293365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,688 miles (+9,866)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,688 miles
    Test number
    549439942964
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass131,822 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,822 miles
    Test number
    254657431368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    551046319941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exaust rubbers perished

  14. Fail122,373 miles (+10,060)2 failures3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,373 miles
    Test number
    398458813715
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exaust rubbers perished

  15. Pass112,313 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,313 miles
    Test number
    690837265840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail112,312 miles (+10,201)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,312 miles
    Test number
    350537835988
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass102,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    663485147550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail102,111 miles (+10,092)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    965197497333
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass92,019 miles (+10,569)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,019 miles
    Test number
    226708225464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    785308024120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,450 miles (+9,500)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    278368024107
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass71,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,950 miles
    Test number
    605531233192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail71,931 miles (+9,479)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    488021933167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass62,452 miles (+10,085)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    787491932178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,367 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    116455621197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,048 miles (+10,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    676681611125
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass41,304 miles (+11,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,304 miles
    Test number
    920409410117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass29,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,571 miles
    Test number
    781938119168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail29,571 miles (+4,721)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,571 miles
    Test number
    292207419402
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil on min

  30. Pass24,850 miles (+1,010)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    351065038052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChange soon wipers
    • NoteFront bumper marked
    • NoteNsr reverse light cracked
    • NoteScratched by petrol cap osr wing

  31. Pass23,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,840 miles
    Test number
    701373647022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail23,840 miles (+616)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,840 miles
    Test number
    283240747047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight rust all brake discs

  33. Pass23,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,224 miles
    Test number
    764336325397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 AME

Does T38 AME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 AME is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T38 AME?
The MOT on T38 AME is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T38 AME done?
T38 AME was recorded at 161,178 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,902 miles a year.
Has T38 AME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 AME has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T38 AME 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 T38 AME find?
T38 AME passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift found on shaker plates not excessive, and 3 more.

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