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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T48 BTRMOT history

T48 BTR is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 47,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2023
Mileage
47,591 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 BTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 BTR was last recorded at 47,591 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2021: 47,557 miles, lower than 47,566 miles on 23 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,557 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
1,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 47,591 miles
  • 2021 – 47,557 miles
  • 2019 – 47,566 miles
  • 2018 – 47,550 miles
  • 2017 – 47,495 miles
  • 2016 – 47,348 miles
  • 2015 – 46,013 miles
  • 2014 – 45,089 miles
  • 2013 – 43,498 miles
  • 2012 – 42,369 miles
  • 2011 – 40,521 miles
  • 2010 – 36,682 miles
  • 2009 – 33,229 miles
  • 2008 – 28,752 miles
  • 2007 – 26,481 miles
  • 2006 – 24,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,591 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,591 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    540671713314
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

  2. Pass47,557 miles (-9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,557 miles
    Test number
    721835129358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    920208657494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,564 miles (+14)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    214896998808
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass47,550 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,550 miles
    Test number
    851783340704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,495 miles
    Test number
    855018589423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,495 miles (+147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,495 miles
    Test number
    282557298741
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  8. Pass47,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,348 miles
    Test number
    771242336180
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail47,348 miles (+1,335)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,348 miles
    Test number
    270948973575
    • Repaired at testFront front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass46,013 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,013 miles
    Test number
    105528895119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,089 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,089 miles
    Test number
    825878594192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,498 miles (+1,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    655945383181
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass42,369 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,369 miles
    Test number
    428686442190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,521 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    366607051136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,682 miles (+3,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,682 miles
    Test number
    853301130112
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre treads cracking badly.

  16. Pass33,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,229 miles
    Test number
    561855629133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,229 miles (+4,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,229 miles
    Test number
    893265929179
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail28,752 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,752 miles
    Test number
    302396888018
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass28,752 miles (+2,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,752 miles
    Test number
    990016188079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass26,481 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    101051927123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,619 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    321115636107
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low

Questions about T48 BTR

Does T48 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T48 BTR expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T48 BTR?
The MOT on T48 BTR expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T48 BTR done?
T48 BTR was recorded at 47,591 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 1,413 miles a year.
Has T48 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 BTR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T48 BTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T48 BTR find?
T48 BTR passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

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