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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T48 ABMMOT history

T48 ABM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,354 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 ABM
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 ABM was last recorded at 128,354 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,354 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,354 miles
  • 2024 – 124,616 miles
  • 2023 – 120,251 miles
  • 2022 – 116,636 miles
  • 2021 – 112,907 miles
  • 2020 – 110,505 miles
  • 2019 – 108,716 miles
  • 2018 – 106,692 miles
  • 2017 – 104,517 miles
  • 2016 – 102,528 miles
  • 2015 – 100,886 miles
  • 2014 – 98,871 miles
  • 2013 – 94,410 miles
  • 2012 – 91,497 miles
  • 2011 – 87,442 miles
  • 2010 – 83,328 miles
  • 2009 – 77,789 miles
  • 2008 – 72,509 miles
  • 2007 – 69,455 miles
  • 2006 – 62,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,354 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables outer cover broken and corroded (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,354 miles
    Test number
    459214789821
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables outer cover broken and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Fail128,354 miles (+3,738)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,354 miles
    Test number
    564753709556
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables outer cover broken and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Pass124,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,616 miles
    Test number
    456665307941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,616 miles (+4,365)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,616 miles
    Test number
    655200407487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow and misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,251 miles
    Test number
    759436310499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail120,251 miles (+3,615)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,251 miles
    Test number
    847450486932
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,636 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,636 miles
    Test number
    948588462549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,633 miles (+3,726)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,633 miles
    Test number
    607844492785
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,907 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,907 miles
    Test number
    300624101322
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,907 miles (+2,402)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,907 miles
    Test number
    633281378243
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,505 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,505 miles
    Test number
    380474999506
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail110,505 miles (+1,789)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,505 miles
    Test number
    797951803513
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass108,716 miles (+2,024)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,716 miles
    Test number
    984924828888
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,692 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    605028488513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,517 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,517 miles
    Test number
    649755866637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass102,528 miles (+1,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,528 miles
    Test number
    143233939618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass100,886 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,886 miles
    Test number
    450823120186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,871 miles (+4,461)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,871 miles
    Test number
    345709954257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust baffles loose and system slightly noisy

  19. Pass94,410 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    578851263289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,497 miles (+4,055)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    375449422235
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail87,442 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    387328421439
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass87,442 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    688628121253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,328 miles (+5,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    153687450250
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass77,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    373094959294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,789 miles (+5,280)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    523584759262
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass72,509 miles (+3,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,509 miles
    Test number
    454750068272
    • NoteO/S/R N/S/R tyres starting to perish
    • NotePlaying on steering rack

  27. Pass69,455 miles (+7,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    710485387072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass62,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,356 miles
    Test number
    493799676028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T48 ABM

Does T48 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 ABM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T48 ABM?
The MOT on T48 ABM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T48 ABM done?
T48 ABM was recorded at 128,354 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,322 miles a year.
Has T48 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 ABM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T48 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 T48 ABM find?
T48 ABM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables outer cover broken and corroded.

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