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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T496 TEUMOT history

T496 TEU is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
62,671 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 TEU
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 TEU was last recorded at 62,671 miles on 5 May 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,527 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
1,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,671 miles
  • 2025 – 62,527 miles
  • 2024 – 62,352 miles
  • 2023 – 62,261 miles
  • 2022 – 62,017 miles
  • 2021 – 61,411 miles
  • 2020 – 60,637 miles
  • 2019 – 59,529 miles
  • 2018 – 59,451 miles
  • 2017 – 59,094 miles
  • 2016 – 58,934 miles
  • 2015 – 58,732 miles
  • 2014 – 58,282 miles
  • 2013 – 57,316 miles
  • 2012 – 56,288 miles
  • 2011 – 54,893 miles
  • 2010 – 53,203 miles
  • 2009 – 50,867 miles
  • 2008 – 46,744 miles
  • 2007 – 44,461 miles
  • 2006 – 42,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,671 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering components starting to corrode
  • AdvisorySuspension components front and rear starting to corrode

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,671 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    754850217780
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering components starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySuspension components front and rear starting to corrode

  2. Pass62,527 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    201773474212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail62,515 miles (+163)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    822373886562
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,352 miles (+91)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,352 miles
    Test number
    923818441431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and inner wheel arch linings fitted

  5. Pass62,261 miles (+244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,261 miles
    Test number
    173277700420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer side light inop

  6. Pass62,017 miles (+606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,017 miles
    Test number
    541216045921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,411 miles (+774)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    453737088544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r spring retaining clip on brake caliper missing

  8. Pass60,637 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,637 miles
    Test number
    591430651303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,529 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    858521275474
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail59,528 miles (+77)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,528 miles
    Test number
    178241158379
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass59,451 miles (+357)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,451 miles
    Test number
    686948807109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass59,094 miles (+160)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,094 miles
    Test number
    475332095251
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass58,934 miles (+202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,934 miles
    Test number
    290322653606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass58,732 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    735202645066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to o/s rear suspension arm

  15. Fail58,732 miles (+450)3 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    897641645059
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to o/s rear suspension arm

  16. Pass58,282 miles (+966)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,282 miles
    Test number
    809612344041
    • DangerousOffside front wheel binding on
    • NoteOffside rear suspenion swinging arm very rusty

  17. Pass57,316 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,316 miles
    Test number
    426075433006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,288 miles (+1,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    599478642075
    • NoteRear steel pipes rusty

  19. Pass54,893 miles (+1,690)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    987928631029
    • NoteRear numberplate starting to delaminate
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  20. Pass53,203 miles (+2,336)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    764827640046
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs rusty
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked
    • NoteFront tyres perishing on sidewalls

  21. Pass50,867 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    183272349414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,744 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    692092658050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,461 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,461 miles
    Test number
    612793047047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,127 miles
    Test number
    930557636035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 TEU

Does T496 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 TEU is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 TEU?
The MOT on T496 TEU is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 TEU done?
T496 TEU was recorded at 62,671 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,015 miles a year.
Has T496 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 TEU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T496 TEU 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 T496 TEU find?
T496 TEU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places; steering components starting to corrode; suspension components front and rear starting to corrode.

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