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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T38 AYWMOT history

T38 AYW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 46,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
46,495 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 AYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 AYW was last recorded at 46,495 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,838 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
657 miles
Average per year
1,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,495 miles
  • 2025 – 45,838 miles
  • 2024 – 45,478 miles
  • 2023 – 44,357 miles
  • 2022 – 43,061 miles
  • 2021 – 42,519 miles
  • 2019 – 40,650 miles
  • 2018 – 39,563 miles
  • 2017 – 37,549 miles
  • 2016 – 35,977 miles
  • 2015 – 33,480 miles
  • 2014 – 31,466 miles
  • 2013 – 30,625 miles
  • 2012 – 29,644 miles
  • 2011 – 27,238 miles
  • 2010 – 25,677 miles
  • 2009 – 24,233 miles
  • 2008 – 23,643 miles
  • 2007 – 22,767 miles
  • 2006 – 21,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,495 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,495 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    188228677580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,838 miles (+360)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    45,838 miles
    Test number
    623273314742
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass45,478 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,478 miles
    Test number
    203853918588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,357 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,357 miles
    Test number
    176450530526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,061 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    530046520573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass42,519 miles (+1,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    823148261928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass40,650 miles (+1,087)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    508004884704
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and starting to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted with oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass39,563 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,563 miles
    Test number
    644756447724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,549 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,549 miles
    Test number
    852896162799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,977 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,977 miles
    Test number
    255179734926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,480 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    489411485136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,462 miles (+1,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,462 miles
    Test number
    845037665143
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass31,466 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    347672034147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,625 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    845752123128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,644 miles (+2,406)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,644 miles
    Test number
    677267532144
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass27,238 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,238 miles
    Test number
    619666561091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,677 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    173351360049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,233 miles
    Test number
    582784869027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,233 miles (+590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,233 miles
    Test number
    604234569050
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass23,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,643 miles
    Test number
    824309078021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,643 miles (+876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,643 miles
    Test number
    780708678072
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass22,767 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,767 miles
    Test number
    970924957015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,671 miles
    Test number
    893394176099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 AYW

Does T38 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 AYW is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T38 AYW?
The MOT on T38 AYW is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T38 AYW done?
T38 AYW was recorded at 46,495 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,209 miles a year.
Has T38 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 AYW has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on T38 AYW 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 AYW find?
T38 AYW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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