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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T448 AYXMOT history

T448 AYX is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
48,459 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 AYX was last recorded at 48,459 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2010: 22,871 miles, lower than 91,699 miles on 6 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,679 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
780 miles
Average per year
2,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,459 miles
  • 2024 – 47,679 miles
  • 2023 – 46,907 miles
  • 2019 – 45,404 miles
  • 2018 – 42,451 miles
  • 2017 – 41,788 miles
  • 2016 – 40,781 miles
  • 2015 – 39,468 miles
  • 2014 – 38,058 miles
  • 2013 – 35,768 miles
  • 2012 – 33,677 miles
  • 2011 – 29,281 miles
  • 2010 – 22,871 miles
  • 2009 – 91,699 miles
  • 2008 – 10,642 miles
  • 2007 – 7,852 miles
  • 2006 – 4,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,459 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,459 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    345872367476
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass47,679 miles (+772)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    47,679 miles
    Test number
    399984408150
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass46,907 miles (+1,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,907 miles
    Test number
    647272420682
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass45,404 miles (+2,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,404 miles
    Test number
    499106642065
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass42,451 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,451 miles
    Test number
    373950605554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,788 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,788 miles
    Test number
    217746861479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,781 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,781 miles
    Test number
    689752530070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,468 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    779785905131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,058 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,058 miles
    Test number
    587514714169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,768 miles (+2,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    979002223163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass33,677 miles (+4,396)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,677 miles
    Test number
    348579622116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs rusty
    • NoteSlight damage to ns front wheel and tyre
    • NoteSlight play in ns steering rack
  12. Pass29,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,281 miles
    Test number
    266469381041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,281 miles (+6,410)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,281 miles
    Test number
    879748781070
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail22,871 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,871 miles
    Test number
    623471870024
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass22,871 miles (-68,828)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,871 miles
    Test number
    984471970063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,699 miles
    Test number
    403955669061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,633 miles (+5,991)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,633 miles
    Test number
    551335669089
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  18. Pass10,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,642 miles
    Test number
    173347468432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,642 miles (+2,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,642 miles
    Test number
    681783948080
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass7,852 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,852 miles
    Test number
    451503907154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    4,336 miles
    Test number
    350997296097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T448 AYX

Does T448 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 AYX expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 AYX?
The MOT on T448 AYX expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 AYX done?
T448 AYX was recorded at 48,459 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 2,316 miles a year.
Has T448 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 AYX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on T448 AYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T448 AYX find?
T448 AYX passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective.

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