BMW logo

BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T448 ASDMOT history

T448 ASD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,093 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,134 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T448 ASD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T448 ASD
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 ASD was last recorded at 73,093 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,881 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
2,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,093 miles
  • 2025 – 72,881 miles
  • 2024 – 72,278 miles
  • 2023 – 71,359 miles
  • 2022 – 70,229 miles
  • 2021 – 69,009 miles
  • 2020 – 68,328 miles
  • 2019 – 67,638 miles
  • 2018 – 66,760 miles
  • 2017 – 66,458 miles
  • 2016 – 65,412 miles
  • 2015 – 64,190 miles
  • 2014 – 61,993 miles
  • 2013 – 59,611 miles
  • 2012 – 57,530 miles
  • 2011 – 54,337 miles
  • 2010 – 50,747 miles
  • 2009 – 46,268 miles
  • 2008 – 41,004 miles
  • 2007 – 35,373 miles
  • 2006 – 32,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays not allowing full inspection

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,093 miles
    Test number
    502532263057
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail73,093 miles (+212)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,093 miles
    Test number
    982059380442
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass72,881 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    323799936476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,278 miles (+919)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,278 miles
    Test number
    409205857833
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,359 miles (+1,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,359 miles
    Test number
    508359206015
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass70,229 miles (+1,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    265659463187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass69,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,009 miles
    Test number
    375865202585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail69,009 miles (+681)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,009 miles
    Test number
    726635462546
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass68,328 miles (+690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    350759312766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,638 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    438588378705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,619 miles (+859)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,619 miles
    Test number
    277858984501
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass66,760 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,760 miles
    Test number
    136977266649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,458 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    875995056837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail66,456 miles (+1,044)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,456 miles
    Test number
    725040602068
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass65,412 miles (+1,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    864093826806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass64,190 miles (+2,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,190 miles
    Test number
    408214075100
    • NoteBoth front and rear tyres cracking

  17. Pass61,993 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    456987174131
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking at tread

  18. Fail61,993 miles (+2,382)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    198746574106
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking at tread

  19. Pass59,611 miles (+2,081)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    407986873105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking at tread
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking at tread
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack ball end

  20. Pass57,530 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,530 miles
    Test number
    538663272125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,337 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    129822571139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,747 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,747 miles
    Test number
    990081260159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,268 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,268 miles
    Test number
    632638269171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,004 miles (+5,631)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    433523048185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes to calipers rusty at clips
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  25. Pass35,373 miles (+2,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    270560107112
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass32,880 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    722726756260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    584322806143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,799 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    242951806122
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T448 ASD

Does T448 ASD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T448 ASD is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T448 ASD?
The MOT on T448 ASD is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T448 ASD done?
T448 ASD was recorded at 73,093 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,134 miles a year.
Has T448 ASD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 ASD has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T448 ASD 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 T448 ASD find?
T448 ASD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: sill covers and undertrays not allowing full inspection.

Related registrations

Browse all T448 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.