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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T451 AYXMOT history

T451 AYX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,452 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 AYX
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
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 AYX was last recorded at 122,452 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,380 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
1,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,452 miles
  • 2025 – 122,380 miles
  • 2024 – 122,221 miles
  • 2023 – 121,956 miles
  • 2022 – 121,554 miles
  • 2021 – 121,375 miles
  • 2019 – 121,134 miles
  • 2018 – 120,818 miles
  • 2017 – 120,543 miles
  • 2016 – 120,344 miles
  • 2015 – 119,947 miles
  • 2014 – 119,495 miles
  • 2013 – 118,636 miles
  • 2012 – 117,954 miles
  • 2011 – 117,443 miles
  • 2010 – 116,056 miles
  • 2009 – 113,598 miles
  • 2007 – 106,945 miles
  • 2006 – 102,386 miles
  • 2005 – 97,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,452 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,452 miles (+72)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,452 miles
    Test number
    233184113529
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,380 miles (+159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    359768053154
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass122,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,221 miles
    Test number
    228382651942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,221 miles (+265)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,221 miles
    Test number
    845559437893
    • MajorNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,956 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,956 miles
    Test number
    250522395119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,554 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,554 miles
    Test number
    179150482515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail121,529 miles (+154)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,529 miles
    Test number
    358822481348
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass121,375 miles (+241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,375 miles
    Test number
    234650189697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,134 miles (+316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,134 miles
    Test number
    365095204163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass120,818 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,818 miles
    Test number
    918724061996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,543 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,543 miles
    Test number
    648900172203
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly

  12. Pass120,344 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,344 miles
    Test number
    338887255524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,947 miles (+452)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,947 miles
    Test number
    147695335144
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteEngine misfiring

  14. Pass119,495 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,495 miles
    Test number
    625556934102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,467 miles (+831)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,467 miles
    Test number
    965298224193
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass118,636 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,636 miles
    Test number
    837337823143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,954 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,954 miles
    Test number
    577353772075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass117,954 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,954 miles
    Test number
    885233972049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,443 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    117,443 miles
    Test number
    287063271028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail116,056 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,056 miles
    Test number
    421911070090
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass116,056 miles (+2,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,056 miles
    Test number
    992851370048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass113,598 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,598 miles
    Test number
    492643799041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail113,594 miles (+6,649)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    391705359053
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass106,945 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    244068197256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,386 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    330023796292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    97,109 miles
    Test number
    610758295207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 AYX

Does T451 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T451 AYX is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T451 AYX?
The MOT on T451 AYX is valid until 12 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 AYX done?
T451 AYX was recorded at 122,452 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,223 miles a year.
Has T451 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 AYX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T451 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 T451 AYX find?
T451 AYX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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