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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T48 SAAMOT history

T48 SAA is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 46,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
46,251 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 SAA was last recorded at 46,251 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,885 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
1,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,251 miles
  • 2025 – 45,885 miles
  • 2024 – 45,533 miles
  • 2023 – 44,538 miles
  • 2022 – 43,996 miles
  • 2021 – 43,506 miles
  • 2020 – 43,234 miles
  • 2019 – 42,406 miles
  • 2018 – 39,603 miles
  • 2017 – 35,917 miles
  • 2016 – 31,381 miles
  • 2015 – 28,692 miles
  • 2014 – 27,576 miles
  • 2013 – 26,725 miles
  • 2012 – 25,483 miles
  • 2011 – 24,589 miles
  • 2010 – 23,754 miles
  • 2009 – 23,004 miles
  • 2008 – 21,318 miles
  • 2007 – 19,064 miles
  • 2006 – 17,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,251 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder side and components have surface corrosion

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass46,251 miles (+366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    46,251 miles
    Test number
    493213075820
    • AdvisoryUnder side and components have surface corrosion
  2. Pass45,885 miles (+352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,885 miles
    Test number
    593782420480
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension component corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass45,533 miles (+995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    45,533 miles
    Test number
    442997505223
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass44,538 miles (+542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    109549317353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass43,996 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,996 miles
    Test number
    594283436635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail43,994 miles (+488)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    415255682277
    • MajorOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass43,506 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,506 miles
    Test number
    960273010695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,234 miles
    Test number
    792491888514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail43,233 miles (+827)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,233 miles
    Test number
    900049582630
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass42,406 miles (+2,803)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,406 miles
    Test number
    766732883026
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass39,603 miles (+3,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    600842292070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass35,917 miles (+4,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,917 miles
    Test number
    452637111671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass31,381 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,381 miles
    Test number
    848123011495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,692 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,692 miles
    Test number
    425644055078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,576 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,576 miles
    Test number
    337979944054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,725 miles (+1,242)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,725 miles
    Test number
    968209043023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished
  17. Pass25,483 miles (+894)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,483 miles
    Test number
    187565742449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to perish
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perish
  18. Pass24,589 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,589 miles
    Test number
    448603751011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,754 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,754 miles
    Test number
    484179430071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,004 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,004 miles
    Test number
    690970159004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,318 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,318 miles
    Test number
    650812958033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,064 miles (+1,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,064 miles
    Test number
    553102957049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass17,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,086 miles
    Test number
    853396646008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T48 SAA

Does T48 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 SAA is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T48 SAA?
The MOT on T48 SAA is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T48 SAA done?
T48 SAA was recorded at 46,251 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,456 miles a year.
Has T48 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 SAA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T48 SAA 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 SAA find?
T48 SAA passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: under side and components have surface corrosion.

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