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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

T3 EKSMOT history

T3 EKS is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
88,983 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 EKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 EKS was last recorded at 88,983 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,976 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,983 miles
  • 2022 – 88,976 miles
  • 2020 – 82,953 miles
  • 2019 – 80,218 miles
  • 2017 – 79,307 miles
  • 2016 – 71,869 miles
  • 2015 – 68,461 miles
  • 2014 – 66,951 miles
  • 2013 – 63,390 miles
  • 2011 – 59,043 miles
  • 2010 – 48,058 miles
  • 2009 – 37,672 miles
  • 2008 – 31,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,983 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,983 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    912176534460
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail88,976 miles (+6,023)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,976 miles
    Test number
    513107872998
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,953 miles
    Test number
    140903363933
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle split (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail82,953 miles (+2,735)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,953 miles
    Test number
    356731368853
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle split (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass80,218 miles (+911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    350858565670
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass79,307 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,307 miles
    Test number
    373977127725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    924466437281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,869 miles (+2,237)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    398815325543
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers poor
  9. Pass69,632 miles (+1,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,632 miles
    Test number
    465145576946
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass68,461 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,461 miles
    Test number
    176119075452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,951 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,951 miles
    Test number
    987875984094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,390 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    728068773057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,043 miles (+10,985)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,043 miles
    Test number
    476624451357
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteCut n/s/front inner tyre wall no cords exposed
  14. Pass48,058 miles (+10,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    263515470162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass37,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    221746679466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,672 miles (+6,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    224375079166
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass31,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    570318478144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 EKS

Does T3 EKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 EKS expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 EKS?
The MOT on T3 EKS expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 EKS done?
T3 EKS was recorded at 88,983 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 3,333 miles a year.
Has T3 EKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 EKS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T3 EKS 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 T3 EKS find?
T3 EKS passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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