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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T45 ABMMOT history

T45 ABM is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,693 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T45 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T45 ABM was last recorded at 80,693 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,909 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,693 miles
  • 2025 – 79,909 miles
  • 2024 – 78,979 miles
  • 2023 – 77,636 miles
  • 2022 – 75,165 miles
  • 2021 – 72,453 miles
  • 2020 – 70,454 miles
  • 2019 – 69,310 miles
  • 2018 – 69,265 miles
  • 2017 – 69,124 miles
  • 2016 – 68,738 miles
  • 2015 – 68,561 miles
  • 2014 – 67,791 miles
  • 2013 – 66,460 miles
  • 2012 – 65,030 miles
  • 2011 – 60,587 miles
  • 2010 – 57,152 miles
  • 2009 – 53,944 miles
  • 2008 – 47,809 miles
  • 2007 – 42,287 miles
  • 2006 – 38,620 miles
  • 2005 – 33,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,693 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,693 miles (+784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    188346329309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,909 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    127091672337
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded osr osf nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust touching rear cross member
    • AdvisoryOil leak enine
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroded

  3. Fail79,906 miles (+927)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,906 miles
    Test number
    321934341345
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded osr osf nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust touching rear cross member
    • AdvisoryOil leak enine
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroded

  4. Pass78,979 miles (+1,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,979 miles
    Test number
    393439673023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread on 3mm...
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

  5. Pass77,636 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,636 miles
    Test number
    360341242623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail77,613 miles (+2,448)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,613 miles
    Test number
    874551297729
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm 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))

  7. Pass75,165 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    860222558435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,453 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    546144448736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,454 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,454 miles
    Test number
    239563875499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,310 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    384027553876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,308 miles (+43)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,308 miles
    Test number
    200559623189
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass69,265 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,265 miles
    Test number
    661168875589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,124 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,124 miles
    Test number
    481530578364
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroding

  14. Pass68,738 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,738 miles
    Test number
    932193437698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,561 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,561 miles
    Test number
    770648917384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,791 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    576028664246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,460 miles (+1,430)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,460 miles
    Test number
    485880573255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass65,030 miles (+4,443)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    188009662262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside handbrake low

  19. Pass60,587 miles (+3,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    855613341286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass57,152 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,152 miles
    Test number
    310409750416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,136 miles (+3,192)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    641657750281
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass53,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,944 miles
    Test number
    490074849230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,944 miles (+6,135)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,944 miles
    Test number
    553239139220
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass47,809 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    390741568218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Fail47,791 miles (+5,504)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,791 miles
    Test number
    260844658261
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass42,287 miles (+3,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,287 miles
    Test number
    830093847259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  27. Pass38,620 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,620 miles
    Test number
    460420976204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    353038945491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T45 ABM

Does T45 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T45 ABM is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T45 ABM?
The MOT on T45 ABM is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T45 ABM done?
T45 ABM was recorded at 80,693 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has T45 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T45 ABM has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T45 ABM 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 T45 ABM find?
T45 ABM passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run to rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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