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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T401 LWPMOT history

T401 LWP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,654 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 LWP
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
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 LWP was last recorded at 101,654 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,215 miles · 15 May 2017
Between the last two tests
439 miles
Average per year
3,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,654 miles
  • 2017 – 101,215 miles
  • 2016 – 100,979 miles
  • 2014 – 100,660 miles
  • 2013 – 99,548 miles
  • 2012 – 94,612 miles
  • 2011 – 83,667 miles
  • 2010 – 79,265 miles
  • 2009 – 68,388 miles
  • 2008 – 58,750 miles
  • 2007 – 48,748 miles
  • 2006 – 39,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,654 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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Center exhaust s/corroded but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,654 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,654 miles
    Test number
    857679082327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    170957901140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,215 miles (+236)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    999414108605
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  4. Pass100,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,979 miles
    Test number
    868316413165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust s/corroded but not leaking

  5. Fail100,979 miles (+319)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,979 miles
    Test number
    980909875872
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust s/corroded but not leaking

  6. Pass100,660 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    845676304272
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded

  7. Fail100,660 miles (+1,112)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    339906404275
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust mid to rear section insecure

  8. Pass99,548 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,548 miles
    Test number
    139703113275
    • NoteBoth front drop link bushes starting to split
    • NoteOil leak from uper engine

  9. Fail99,548 miles (+4,936)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,548 miles
    Test number
    775591413251
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front drop link bushes starting to split
    • NoteHeadlamp aim not done
    • NoteOil leak from uper engine

  10. Pass94,612 miles (+10,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,612 miles
    Test number
    459716202284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass83,667 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,667 miles
    Test number
    825004611298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass79,265 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,265 miles
    Test number
    693120560163
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail79,079 miles (+10,691)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,079 miles
    Test number
    780185150195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass68,388 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    240996959135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,243 miles (+9,493)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    512273359139
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,750 miles (+10,002)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    792074658121
    • NoteAll front brake pads starting to become low.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre near minimum wear indicaters.

  17. Pass48,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    450731357131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,748 miles (+8,888)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    464481257180
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    702026056169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T401 LWP

Does T401 LWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T401 LWP is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T401 LWP?
The MOT on T401 LWP is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T401 LWP done?
T401 LWP was recorded at 101,654 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,182 miles a year.
Has T401 LWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 LWP has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T401 LWP 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 LWP find?
T401 LWP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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