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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,246 cc

T46 LCXMOT history

T46 LCX is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,641 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 LCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 LCX was last recorded at 85,641 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,821 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
820 miles
Average per year
1,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,641 miles
  • 2025 – 84,821 miles
  • 2024 – 83,957 miles
  • 2023 – 83,263 miles
  • 2022 – 82,339 miles
  • 2021 – 81,554 miles
  • 2020 – 81,321 miles
  • 2019 – 80,545 miles
  • 2018 – 79,429 miles
  • 2017 – 78,257 miles
  • 2016 – 76,280 miles
  • 2015 – 74,742 miles
  • 2014 – 73,142 miles
  • 2013 – 71,777 miles
  • 2012 – 70,090 miles
  • 2011 – 68,989 miles
  • 2010 – 67,908 miles
  • 2009 – 66,324 miles
  • 2008 – 65,407 miles
  • 2007 – 63,215 miles
  • 2006 – 57,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,641 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 Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,641 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    130422354556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,821 miles (+864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,821 miles
    Test number
    680599891157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,957 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    688173878473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,263 miles (+924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    315565620151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,339 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    795798941160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Fail82,327 miles (+773)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,327 miles
    Test number
    996238411948
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass81,554 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    948036015806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,321 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,321 miles
    Test number
    740179379728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,545 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,545 miles
    Test number
    358405504990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    206949525266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,426 miles (+1,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,426 miles
    Test number
    364438705488
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

  12. Pass78,257 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    166525862890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,280 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,280 miles
    Test number
    951453555732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,742 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,742 miles
    Test number
    549278995046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,142 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    218487594039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,777 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    368483093044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,090 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,090 miles
    Test number
    996354692036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,989 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    215637591032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,908 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    452654200136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    163839299468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,324 miles (+917)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    323009399035
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass65,407 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,407 miles
    Test number
    520832438236
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Fail65,407 miles (+2,192)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,407 miles
    Test number
    294452738226
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. Pass63,215 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,215 miles
    Test number
    893880047254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,572 miles (+4,677)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,572 miles
    Test number
    112091007146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear washers inoperative

  26. Pass57,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,895 miles
    Test number
    550051096096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T46 LCX

Does T46 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T46 LCX is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T46 LCX?
The MOT on T46 LCX is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T46 LCX done?
T46 LCX was recorded at 85,641 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,356 miles a year.
Has T46 LCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 LCX has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T46 LCX 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 T46 LCX find?
T46 LCX passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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