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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T493 OEGMOT history

T493 OEG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,741 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 OEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 OEG was last recorded at 100,741 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,552 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
189 miles
Average per year
2,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,741 miles
  • 2025 – 100,552 miles
  • 2024 – 100,226 miles
  • 2023 – 99,559 miles
  • 2022 – 99,218 miles
  • 2021 – 98,956 miles
  • 2020 – 96,647 miles
  • 2019 – 95,352 miles
  • 2018 – 94,548 miles
  • 2017 – 93,165 miles
  • 2016 – 89,169 miles
  • 2015 – 85,098 miles
  • 2014 – 81,379 miles
  • 2013 – 81,214 miles
  • 2012 – 78,659 miles
  • 2011 – 75,996 miles
  • 2010 – 73,683 miles
  • 2009 – 71,930 miles
  • 2008 – 66,056 miles
  • 2007 – 60,648 miles
  • 2006 – 54,505 miles
  • 2005 – 47,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,741 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,741 miles (+189)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,741 miles
    Test number
    880008646251
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass100,552 miles (+326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    532329580209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass100,226 miles (+667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    469446227235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,559 miles (+341)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,559 miles
    Test number
    707549020442
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake slow on application
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split across seam (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass99,218 miles (+262)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    351048543713
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded

  6. Pass98,956 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    383490515181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,647 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    96,647 miles
    Test number
    506015608388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,352 miles (+804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    95,352 miles
    Test number
    791942161622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass94,548 miles (+1,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,548 miles
    Test number
    145223206975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass93,165 miles (+3,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    723322439683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass89,169 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,169 miles
    Test number
    609787207844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,098 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    247650995018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,379 miles (+165)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,379 miles
    Test number
    687228694004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass81,214 miles (+2,555)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,214 miles
    Test number
    148843893088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded

  15. Pass78,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,659 miles
    Test number
    577844692022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,659 miles (+2,663)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,659 miles
    Test number
    965403292097
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass75,996 miles (+2,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    215642801432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,683 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,683 miles
    Test number
    974714800110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,930 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,930 miles
    Test number
    342028239483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,920 miles (+5,864)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,920 miles
    Test number
    944447339296
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass66,056 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,056 miles
    Test number
    383018728280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    622141347217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,748 miles (+6,243)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,748 miles
    Test number
    323951547485
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass54,505 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,505 miles
    Test number
    331493946495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,889 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    404193645299
    • NoteCovers under body
    • NoteSlight movment to front road weels

Questions about T493 OEG

Does T493 OEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T493 OEG is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T493 OEG?
The MOT on T493 OEG is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T493 OEG done?
T493 OEG was recorded at 100,741 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,571 miles a year.
Has T493 OEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 OEG has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on T493 OEG 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 T493 OEG find?
T493 OEG passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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