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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,991 cc

T444 AFYMOT history

T444 AFY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
146,341 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 AFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 AFY was last recorded at 146,341 miles on 18 May 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,208 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
2,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,341 miles
  • 2025 – 146,208 miles
  • 2024 – 146,175 miles
  • 2023 – 144,614 miles
  • 2022 – 144,534 miles
  • 2021 – 144,340 miles
  • 2020 – 144,252 miles
  • 2019 – 144,155 miles
  • 2018 – 143,842 miles
  • 2017 – 143,520 miles
  • 2016 – 143,099 miles
  • 2015 – 139,984 miles
  • 2014 – 137,343 miles
  • 2013 – 135,134 miles
  • 2012 – 131,603 miles
  • 2011 – 130,546 miles
  • 2010 – 126,634 miles
  • 2009 – 124,019 miles
  • 2008 – 120,028 miles
  • 2007 – 105,301 miles
  • 2006 – 85,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,341 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Surface rust to underside of car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,341 miles (+133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,341 miles
    Test number
    183758476665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass146,208 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,208 miles
    Test number
    786971660202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass146,175 miles (+1,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,175 miles
    Test number
    904330539444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass144,614 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,614 miles
    Test number
    886746573006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,534 miles (+194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,534 miles
    Test number
    790270833197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,340 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    144,340 miles
    Test number
    779435219072
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass144,252 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,252 miles
    Test number
    390966064616
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights faded

  8. Pass144,155 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    144,155 miles
    Test number
    710372475651
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass143,842 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,842 miles
    Test number
    950990189316
    • AdvisorySurface rust to underside of car
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail143,840 miles (+320)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,840 miles
    Test number
    486691488086
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySurface rust to underside of car
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass143,520 miles (+421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    143,520 miles
    Test number
    133389863428
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass143,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,099 miles
    Test number
    717011548853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,099 miles (+3,115)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,099 miles
    Test number
    276799908218
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort also noisy when appied (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides from hose to hose and from hoses to centre (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass139,984 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    139,984 miles
    Test number
    245296025151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,343 miles (+2,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,343 miles
    Test number
    489764234106
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass135,134 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    135,134 miles
    Test number
    835130333193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,603 miles (+1,057)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    467062842113
    • NoteAir bag lamp on (temporarily removed from fail criteria)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box deteriorated

  18. Pass130,546 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    130,546 miles
    Test number
    659375631254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    129,699 miles
    Test number
    285788921004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,699 miles (+3,065)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,699 miles
    Test number
    748907321078
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass126,634 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    126,634 miles
    Test number
    102194530072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,019 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    692164519049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass120,028 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    120,028 miles
    Test number
    993905618075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMain power steering pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteNearside rear main brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode.
    • NoteNearside rear outer handbrake cable damaged, cable starting to corrode.
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside front tyres on 2mm.

  24. Fail120,028 miles1 failure2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,028 miles
    Test number
    663125018060
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMain power steering pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteNearside rear main brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode.
    • NoteNearside rear outer handbrake cable damaged, cable starting to corrode.
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside front tyres on 2mm.

  25. Fail120,028 miles (+14,727)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,028 miles
    Test number
    753935818098
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMain power steering fliud pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres on 2mm.
    • NoteNearside rear main brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode.
    • NoteNearside rear outer handbrake cable damaged, cable starting to corrode.

  26. Pass105,301 miles (+19,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    670092417039
    • NoteBoth rear disc badly corroded

  27. Pass85,966 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    593866616077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail85,895 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,895 miles
    Test number
    113322416436
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T444 AFY

Does T444 AFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 AFY is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T444 AFY?
The MOT on T444 AFY is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 AFY done?
T444 AFY was recorded at 146,341 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,971 miles a year.
Has T444 AFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 AFY has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T444 AFY 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 T444 AFY find?
T444 AFY passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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