
BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T44 THWMOT history
T44 THW is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,442 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 160,442 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T44 THW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T44 THW was last recorded at 160,442 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 160,439 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 160,442 miles
- 2023 – 160,401 miles
- 2022 – 160,291 miles
- 2021 – 158,487 miles
- 2020 – 152,814 miles
- 2019 – 152,717 miles
- 2018 – 148,280 miles
- 2017 – 147,881 miles
- 2016 – 147,648 miles
- 2015 – 147,085 miles
- 2014 – 146,683 miles
- 2013 – 145,137 miles
- 2012 – 143,168 miles
- 2011 – 139,926 miles
- 2010 – 130,036 miles
- 2009 – 123,393 miles
- 2007 – 104,809 miles
- 2006 – 99,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Surface corrosion to suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,442 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 160,442 miles
- Test number
- 707020765341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,439 miles (+10)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,439 miles
- Test number
- 447131651750
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,429 miles (+28)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,429 miles
- Test number
- 938185411934
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed tickover to high co at 15.4% aborted due to possible emmit sion machine poisoning (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass160,401 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 160,401 miles
- Test number
- 485109951093
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components
Fail160,399 miles (+108)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,399 miles
- Test number
- 890625745792
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside 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))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components
Pass160,291 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 160,291 miles
- Test number
- 374775440115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail160,268 miles (+1,781)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,268 miles
- Test number
- 772511380741
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill all 4 corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,487 miles (+5,673)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 158,487 miles
- Test number
- 210036847674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,814 miles (+97)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 152,814 miles
- Test number
- 698535448011
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose strap loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
Fail152,717 miles (+4,437)2 dangerous3 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,717 miles
- Test number
- 332615810571
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat belt stalk does not always lock the buckle in place. (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Horn not working properly Only 1 horn working. (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Brake disc are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Several oil leaks on car from engine and gearbox areas.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel tank slightly loose Both fuel tank straps excessively corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded and insecure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe between reservoir and pump leaking. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe outer arms excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area excessively corroded and insecure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Several brake pipes have grease on them preventing full inspection.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,280 miles (+399)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 148,280 miles
- Test number
- 496367580466
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,881 miles (+233)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 147,881 miles
- Test number
- 466787267157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,648 miles (+563)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 147,648 miles
- Test number
- 282844565127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,085 miles (+402)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 147,085 miles
- Test number
- 330136585107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,683 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 146,683 miles
- Test number
- 928570944329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,137 miles (+1,969)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 145,137 miles
- Test number
- 486529733313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,168 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 143,168 miles
- Test number
- 528169622362
- NoteBoth rear shocker top mounts
Fail143,168 miles (+3,242)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,168 miles
- Test number
- 845488922334
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear shocker top mounts
Pass139,926 miles (+296)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 139,926 miles
- Test number
- 639466941367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteOil leak at front of engine
Fail139,630 miles (+9,594)7 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,630 miles
- Test number
- 806336531391
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteOil leak at front of engine
Pass130,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 130,036 miles
- Test number
- 294589910384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,036 miles (+6,643)1 dangerous11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,036 miles
- Test number
- 571485310383
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass123,393 miles (+594)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 123,393 miles
- Test number
- 690675049383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,799 miles (+7,182)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,799 miles
- Test number
- 451841139341
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Pass115,617 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 115,617 miles
- Test number
- 321587419059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,612 miles (+10,803)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,612 miles
- Test number
- 650016419064
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass104,809 miles (+5,311)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 104,809 miles
- Test number
- 140649107365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass99,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 99,498 miles
- Test number
- 540710526394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,498 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,498 miles
- Test number
- 233924516333
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about T44 THW
- Does T44 THW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T44 THW expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T44 THW?
- The MOT on T44 THW expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T44 THW done?
- T44 THW was recorded at 160,442 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 3,430 miles a year.
- Has T44 THW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T44 THW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T44 THW 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 T44 THW find?
- T44 THW passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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