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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T447 AYXMOT history

T447 AYX is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
180,468 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T447 AYX
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T447 AYX was last recorded at 180,468 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 20,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,044 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
20,424 miles
Average per year
2,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,468 miles
  • 2025 – 160,044 miles
  • 2024 – 159,908 miles
  • 2023 – 158,665 miles
  • 2022 – 156,952 miles
  • 2021 – 154,139 miles
  • 2019 – 149,772 miles
  • 2018 – 147,875 miles
  • 2017 – 145,563 miles
  • 2016 – 141,628 miles
  • 2014 – 136,341 miles
  • 2012 – 134,755 miles
  • 2011 – 133,147 miles
  • 2009 – 129,867 miles
  • 2008 – 128,216 miles
  • 2007 – 126,414 miles
  • 2006 – 125,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,468 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryManufacturer body covers fitted restricting inspection of body/chassis/pipes and brake system
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,468 miles (+20,424)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    180,468 miles
    Test number
    723829879847
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufacturer body covers fitted restricting inspection of body/chassis/pipes and brake system
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,044 miles (+136)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    160,044 miles
    Test number
    848785569262
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and leaking
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets limits hard to pull

  3. Pass159,908 miles (+1,243)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,908 miles
    Test number
    517939646097
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake poor
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  4. Pass158,665 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,665 miles
    Test number
    597633430761
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x2 rears (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet in/op but offside provides enough for both

  5. Fail158,665 miles (+1,713)2 major1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,665 miles
    Test number
    728241545433
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x2 rears (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet in/op but offside provides enough for both

  6. Pass156,952 miles (+107)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,952 miles
    Test number
    399250282741
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x2 rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet in/op but offside providing enough for both
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail156,845 miles (+2,706)1 dangerous2 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,845 miles
    Test number
    817725992617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x2 rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet in/op but offside providing enough for both
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass154,139 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,139 miles
    Test number
    842449130384
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail154,139 miles (+4,367)1 dangerous11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,139 miles
    Test number
    427672394604
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge rest of tread on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass149,772 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,772 miles
    Test number
    242697036485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail149,770 miles (+1,895)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,770 miles
    Test number
    307282993908
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,875 miles (+2,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,875 miles
    Test number
    944927082306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass145,563 miles (+3,935)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,563 miles
    Test number
    370773618879
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass141,628 miles (+5,287)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,628 miles
    Test number
    633484629221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass136,341 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,341 miles
    Test number
    727599244184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,755 miles (+1,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    134,755 miles
    Test number
    476611352148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass133,147 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    133,147 miles
    Test number
    747734901185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,133 miles (+3,266)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,133 miles
    Test number
    537736091061
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass129,867 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    129,867 miles
    Test number
    680373939293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,216 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    128,216 miles
    Test number
    230236198169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,414 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    653499377155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    125,121 miles
    Test number
    192938556439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T447 AYX

Does T447 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T447 AYX is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T447 AYX?
The MOT on T447 AYX is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T447 AYX done?
T447 AYX was recorded at 180,468 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,713 miles a year.
Has T447 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T447 AYX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T447 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 T447 AYX find?
T447 AYX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged; manufacturer body covers fitted restricting inspection of body/chassis/pipes and brake system; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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