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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T496 RGHMOT history

T496 RGH is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,676 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 RGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 RGH was last recorded at 49,676 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2016: 44,159 miles, lower than 44,517 miles on 4 Apr 2016.

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
49,616 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,676 miles
  • 2025 – 49,616 miles
  • 2024 – 49,532 miles
  • 2023 – 49,491 miles
  • 2022 – 49,407 miles
  • 2021 – 48,911 miles
  • 2020 – 48,401 miles
  • 2019 – 47,495 miles
  • 2018 – 46,762 miles
  • 2017 – 46,005 miles
  • 2016 – 44,159 miles
  • 2015 – 42,252 miles
  • 2014 – 40,330 miles
  • 2013 – 39,639 miles
  • 2012 – 38,917 miles
  • 2011 – 38,301 miles
  • 2010 – 37,337 miles
  • 2009 – 36,469 miles
  • 2008 – 35,379 miles
  • 2007 – 34,394 miles
  • 2006 – 33,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,676 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,676 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,676 miles
    Test number
    893160544763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,616 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,616 miles
    Test number
    727222608176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,532 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    872907975659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass49,491 miles (+84)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,491 miles
    Test number
    375866037308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting/surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting/surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass49,407 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,407 miles
    Test number
    901525930747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass48,911 miles (+510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,911 miles
    Test number
    341813992015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass48,401 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,401 miles
    Test number
    911489405827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,495 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,495 miles
    Test number
    610904331023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,762 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,762 miles
    Test number
    760665901495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,005 miles (+1,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,005 miles
    Test number
    940873014158
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets poor adjustment & screen wash fluid showing age.

  11. Pass44,159 miles (-358)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    728470768797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,517 miles (+2,265)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,517 miles
    Test number
    634656172413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass42,252 miles (+1,922)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,252 miles
    Test number
    238064005464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  14. Pass40,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,330 miles
    Test number
    359432764131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,316 miles (+677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    325542964161
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass39,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    177342613105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,639 miles (+722)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    307567903185
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass38,917 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    498168182041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,301 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    719598001183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,337 miles (+868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    422215080044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass36,469 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,469 miles
    Test number
    300196479054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,379 miles (+985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,379 miles
    Test number
    551952498020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass34,394 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,394 miles
    Test number
    560981087099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    223775076063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,436 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    820555276024
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T496 RGH

Does T496 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 RGH is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 RGH?
The MOT on T496 RGH is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 RGH done?
T496 RGH was recorded at 49,676 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 794 miles a year.
Has T496 RGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 RGH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T496 RGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T496 RGH find?
T496 RGH passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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