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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T47 ABTMOT history

T47 ABT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,031 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T47 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T47 ABT was last recorded at 92,031 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,159 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,872 miles
Average per year
2,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,031 miles
  • 2025 – 89,159 miles
  • 2024 – 87,355 miles
  • 2023 – 85,726 miles
  • 2022 – 84,667 miles
  • 2021 – 82,729 miles
  • 2020 – 81,608 miles
  • 2019 – 79,342 miles
  • 2018 – 74,447 miles
  • 2017 – 70,818 miles
  • 2016 – 59,573 miles
  • 2008 – 59,561 miles
  • 2007 – 50,224 miles
  • 2006 – 44,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,031 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone B less than 40mm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,031 miles (+2,872)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,031 miles
    Test number
    737306877974
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,159 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    412220142066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,158 miles (+1,803)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,158 miles
    Test number
    925258299157
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,355 miles (+62)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,355 miles
    Test number
    149010971505
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,293 miles (+1,567)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    917766098885
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,726 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    515445390071
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,726 miles (+1,059)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    825310910645
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,667 miles (+1,938)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,667 miles
    Test number
    620260445698
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,729 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    292757166258
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail82,727 miles (+1,119)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    684589645098
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner body (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass81,608 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    377143186701
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail81,601 miles (+2,259)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    431393674563
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass79,342 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    801322820235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail79,341 miles (+4,894)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    895935682777
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass74,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,447 miles
    Test number
    752954021782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail74,447 miles (+3,629)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,447 miles
    Test number
    186174251472
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass70,818 miles (+11,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,818 miles
    Test number
    765457574763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,573 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    428502869242
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  19. Fail59,573 miles (+12)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    847696528553
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  20. Pass59,561 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    201063068170
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail59,535 miles (+9,311)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    342148058186
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass50,224 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    814620827165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,120 miles
    Test number
    470078816197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T47 ABT

Does T47 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T47 ABT is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T47 ABT?
The MOT on T47 ABT is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T47 ABT done?
T47 ABT was recorded at 92,031 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,416 miles a year.
Has T47 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T47 ABT has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T47 ABT 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 T47 ABT find?
T47 ABT passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 4 more.

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