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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T451 ARXMOT history

T451 ARX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,655 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 ARX was last recorded at 90,655 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,746 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,909 miles
Average per year
1,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,655 miles
  • 2025 – 88,746 miles
  • 2024 – 87,161 miles
  • 2023 – 84,991 miles
  • 2019 – 83,400 miles
  • 2018 – 81,969 miles
  • 2017 – 80,680 miles
  • 2016 – 80,386 miles
  • 2015 – 76,813 miles
  • 2014 – 71,035 miles
  • 2013 – 69,981 miles
  • 2012 – 68,869 miles
  • 2011 – 68,199 miles
  • 2010 – 66,200 miles
  • 2009 – 64,456 miles
  • 2008 – 61,753 miles
  • 2007 – 59,711 miles
  • 2006 – 56,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,655 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,655 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,655 miles
    Test number
    816494076458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,746 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,746 miles
    Test number
    356071777322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,161 miles (+2,170)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    470693652512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to sills
  4. Pass84,991 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    584572216163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,400 miles (+1,431)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    293991434097
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass81,969 miles (+1,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,969 miles
    Test number
    446114971753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint boot cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
  7. Pass80,680 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,680 miles
    Test number
    670298398879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass80,386 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    273436875078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail80,380 miles (+3,567)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,380 miles
    Test number
    383391503449
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisorySlight inbalance to front brakes
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front discs and pads
  10. Pass76,813 miles (+5,778)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,813 miles
    Test number
    138879595049
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass71,035 miles (+1,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,035 miles
    Test number
    456912994069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
  12. Pass69,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    118090633180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,981 miles (+1,112)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    237091123185
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass68,869 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    285195512497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack and rub inside edge off
  15. Fail68,869 miles (+670)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    568235912104
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack and rub inside edge off
  16. Pass68,199 miles (+1,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    265117391061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass66,200 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,200 miles
    Test number
    423419010178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,456 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    960624729175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,753 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    544197328104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,711 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,711 miles
    Test number
    233550257455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    513467346113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 ARX

Does T451 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T451 ARX is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T451 ARX?
The MOT on T451 ARX is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T451 ARX done?
T451 ARX was recorded at 90,655 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 1,712 miles a year.
Has T451 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 ARX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on T451 ARX 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 T451 ARX find?
T451 ARX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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