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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

T50 SAXMOT history

T50 SAX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 71,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
71,291 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 SAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 SAX was last recorded at 71,291 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,287 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,291 miles
  • 2023 – 70,499 miles
  • 2022 – 69,344 miles
  • 2021 – 68,098 miles
  • 2020 – 67,555 miles
  • 2019 – 66,363 miles
  • 2018 – 64,638 miles
  • 2017 – 62,640 miles
  • 2016 – 60,824 miles
  • 2015 – 58,868 miles
  • 2014 – 56,933 miles
  • 2013 – 54,445 miles
  • 2012 – 52,981 miles
  • 2011 – 51,005 miles
  • 2010 – 48,846 miles
  • 2009 – 46,902 miles
  • 2008 – 44,822 miles
  • 2007 – 40,043 miles
  • 2006 – 35,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,291 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,291 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    217971186686
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail71,287 miles (+788)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,287 miles
    Test number
    376295832270
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass70,499 miles (+1,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,499 miles
    Test number
    434972660124
    • 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))

  4. Pass69,344 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,344 miles
    Test number
    760399991164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail69,342 miles (+1,244)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    248166293058
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass68,098 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    828184950146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,555 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,555 miles
    Test number
    127411024970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail67,555 miles (+1,192)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,555 miles
    Test number
    867543815407
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass66,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    174020324744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,363 miles (+1,725)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    957246447707
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass64,638 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,638 miles
    Test number
    689408690017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    916564436666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,640 miles (+1,816)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    190368756377
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass60,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,824 miles
    Test number
    347870078686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail60,824 miles (+1,956)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,824 miles
    Test number
    739976161395
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,868 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,868 miles
    Test number
    337892615413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,861 miles (+1,928)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    355021515247
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass56,933 miles (+2,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,933 miles
    Test number
    316764624236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass54,445 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    987533483187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,981 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    508186282149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,005 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,005 miles
    Test number
    918155291139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,902 miles (+2,056)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    167602791142
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass48,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,846 miles
    Test number
    393428290114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail48,846 miles (+1,944)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,846 miles
    Test number
    401008190111
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass46,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    313483489184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,902 miles (+2,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    631633089119
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass44,822 miles (+4,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    123469978139
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail40,043 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    331906657127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass40,043 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    783296257135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,582 miles
    Test number
    222834876198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,582 miles (+647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,582 miles
    Test number
    292874976444
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass34,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,935 miles
    Test number
    570130136059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 SAX

Does T50 SAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T50 SAX expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T50 SAX?
The MOT on T50 SAX expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T50 SAX done?
T50 SAX was recorded at 71,291 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has T50 SAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 SAX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T50 SAX 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 T50 SAX find?
T50 SAX passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2.

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