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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T48 DOBMOT history

T48 DOB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,285 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 DOB
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
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 DOB was last recorded at 138,285 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,951 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,334 miles
Average per year
4,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,285 miles
  • 2025 – 136,951 miles
  • 2024 – 132,014 miles
  • 2023 – 130,129 miles
  • 2022 – 128,415 miles
  • 2021 – 124,883 miles
  • 2020 – 122,446 miles
  • 2019 – 119,121 miles
  • 2018 – 115,665 miles
  • 2014 – 112,097 miles
  • 2013 – 98,621 miles
  • 2012 – 91,562 miles
  • 2011 – 88,106 miles
  • 2010 – 72,861 miles
  • 2008 – 65,715 miles
  • 2007 – 63,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,285 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inside discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,285 miles (+1,334)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,285 miles
    Test number
    636125206766
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inside discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass136,951 miles (+4,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,951 miles
    Test number
    161326246005
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,014 miles (+1,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,014 miles
    Test number
    641012328436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play steering

  4. Pass130,129 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,129 miles
    Test number
    628442382410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,415 miles
    Test number
    482405940048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,415 miles (+3,532)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,415 miles
    Test number
    752094450059
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass124,883 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,883 miles
    Test number
    958969455299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,446 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,446 miles
    Test number
    461206035746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,121 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,121 miles
    Test number
    577844441796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,665 miles
    Test number
    141552739249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,665 miles (+3,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,665 miles
    Test number
    380445764283
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  12. Pass112,097 miles (+6,364)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    577508654337
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  13. Pass105,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,733 miles
    Test number
    946420224083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,733 miles (+7,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,733 miles
    Test number
    258207014047
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass98,621 miles (+7,059)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    377165173097
    • Note1 x rear exhaust metal bracket broken
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteRear handbrake cables collapsing

  16. Pass91,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,562 miles
    Test number
    248762002432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,562 miles (+3,456)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,562 miles
    Test number
    398762202179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass88,106 miles (+15,245)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,106 miles
    Test number
    609101641392
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes are weak
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar drop link bushes are worn
    • NoteRear brake pads are worn
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs are starting to corrode
    • NoteVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  19. Pass72,861 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    414971640321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    964731210069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,337 miles (+3,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    974221010044
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass65,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    934707398244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail65,715 miles (+1,851)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    971017798203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass63,864 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,864 miles
    Test number
    694682337257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,784 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    340880437418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres & o/s rear tyre cracking up.
    • NoteN/s front, bodywork/ accident damage to bonnett & bumper area.
    • NoteO/s rear parking brake cable slightly deteriorated.

Questions about T48 DOB

Does T48 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 DOB is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T48 DOB?
The MOT on T48 DOB is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T48 DOB done?
T48 DOB was recorded at 138,285 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,002 miles a year.
Has T48 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 DOB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T48 DOB 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 DOB find?
T48 DOB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower brake hose slightly damaged; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inside discs.

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