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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T401 AYXMOT history

T401 AYX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
87,268 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 AYX was last recorded at 87,268 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 5,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,752 miles · 19 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,516 miles
Average per year
3,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,268 miles
  • 2024 – 81,752 miles
  • 2023 – 81,576 miles
  • 2021 – 81,542 miles
  • 2018 – 80,923 miles
  • 2017 – 79,999 miles
  • 2014 – 72,396 miles
  • 2013 – 69,352 miles
  • 2012 – 66,357 miles
  • 2011 – 62,730 miles
  • 2010 – 58,622 miles
  • 2009 – 54,998 miles
  • 2008 – 50,407 miles
  • 2007 – 34,689 miles
  • 2006 – 28,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,268 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,268 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    4632635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,752 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,752 miles
    Test number
    3142724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,576 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,576 miles
    Test number
    1627553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,542 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    23021335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,481 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    23014015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,923 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,923 miles
    Test number
    19529662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,999 miles (+7,603)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,999 miles
    Test number
    17497742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,396 miles (+3,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,396 miles
    Test number
    578809774223
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass69,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,352 miles
    Test number
    215325913346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,352 miles (+2,995)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,352 miles
    Test number
    247833913343
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass66,357 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    477429622465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail66,357 miles (+3,627)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    449099922417
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass62,730 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    965308541346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,624 miles (+4,002)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    409899731354
    • 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,622 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,622 miles
    Test number
    724607040385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,618 miles (+3,620)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    793630440369
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,998 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    783938549345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,995 miles (+4,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,995 miles
    Test number
    601481149363
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass50,407 miles (+15,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,407 miles
    Test number
    374175358317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail34,689 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    280649627459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside front suspension leg leaking slightly
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded near to limit and rear brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass34,689 miles (+6,497)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    881499127102
    • NoteOffside front suspension leg leaking slightly
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded near to limit and rear brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass28,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,192 miles
    Test number
    780208626148
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T401 AYX

Does T401 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T401 AYX expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T401 AYX?
The MOT on T401 AYX expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T401 AYX done?
T401 AYX was recorded at 87,268 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 3,066 miles a year.
Has T401 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 AYX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T401 AYX 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 T401 AYX find?
T401 AYX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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