BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T49 SCEMOT history
T49 SCE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,874 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 110,874 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T49 SCE
- 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
- 3 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T49 SCE was last recorded at 110,874 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Nov 2006: 52,247 miles, lower than 83,466 miles on 8 Jun 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 110,873 miles · 29 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,874 miles
- 2024 – 110,873 miles
- 2023 – 108,957 miles
- 2020 – 108,203 miles
- 2019 – 101,057 miles
- 2018 – 94,932 miles
- 2017 – 90,422 miles
- 2016 – 85,739 miles
- 2015 – 80,432 miles
- 2014 – 73,597 miles
- 2011 – 67,817 miles
- 2010 – 66,046 miles
- 2009 – 62,751 miles
- 2008 – 58,537 miles
- 2007 – 53,124 miles
- 2006 – 52,247 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,874 miles
- AdvisoryAll front suspension and steering components corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sill outer covers corroded advise tidy them
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash brake pads are not low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,874 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 110,874 miles
- Test number
- 992719682034
- AdvisoryAll front suspension and steering components corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sill outer covers corroded advise tidy them
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash brake pads are not low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail110,873 miles (+1,916)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,873 miles
- Test number
- 647834297976
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll of front suspension & steering componants corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sills outer covers end corroded ad tidy them
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Pass108,957 miles (+754)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 108,957 miles
- Test number
- 553374786688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,203 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 108,203 miles
- Test number
- 514565916352
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail108,198 miles (+7,141)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,198 miles
- Test number
- 549088325855
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,057 miles (+29)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 101,057 miles
- Test number
- 161567536178
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,028 miles (+6,096)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,028 miles
- Test number
- 187048582498
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,932 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 94,932 miles
- Test number
- 967499343154
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,422 miles (+4,683)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 90,422 miles
- Test number
- 197316459764
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass85,739 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 85,739 miles
- Test number
- 299070190795
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail85,735 miles (+5,303)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,735 miles
- Test number
- 265726222884
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass80,432 miles (+169)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 80,432 miles
- Test number
- 489532435180
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail80,263 miles (+6,666)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,263 miles
- Test number
- 988338225176
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass73,597 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 73,597 miles
- Test number
- 569944034172
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteExhaust corroded in places
Fail73,588 miles (+5,771)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,588 miles
- Test number
- 935390324048
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,817 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,817 miles
- Test number
- 738530031220
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail67,817 miles (+1,771)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,817 miles
- Test number
- 985980531211
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass66,046 miles (+3,295)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 66,046 miles
- Test number
- 401400290163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,751 miles (+4,214)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 62,751 miles
- Test number
- 533042689190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,537 miles (+5,413)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 58,537 miles
- Test number
- 963320098158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,124 miles (+877)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 53,124 miles
- Test number
- 612971797173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,247 miles (-31,219)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 52,247 miles
- Test number
- 580783336399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 83,466 miles
- Test number
- 771389356133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T49 SCE
- Does T49 SCE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T49 SCE expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T49 SCE?
- The MOT on T49 SCE expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T49 SCE done?
- T49 SCE was recorded at 110,874 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 1,469 miles a year.
- Has T49 SCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T49 SCE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T49 SCE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T49 SCE find?
- T49 SCE passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 9 advisories: all front suspension and steering components corroded; both sill outer covers corroded advise tidy them; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi, and 6 more.
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