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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T541 ARXMOT history

T541 ARX is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,612 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T541 ARX was last recorded at 93,612 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,611 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,612 miles
  • 2024 – 86,167 miles
  • 2023 – 78,617 miles
  • 2022 – 73,263 miles
  • 2021 – 73,096 miles
  • 2020 – 72,234 miles
  • 2019 – 71,094 miles
  • 2018 – 69,875 miles
  • 2017 – 68,517 miles
  • 2016 – 66,965 miles
  • 2015 – 65,961 miles
  • 2014 – 64,286 miles
  • 2013 – 62,191 miles
  • 2012 – 61,009 miles
  • 2011 – 57,264 miles
  • 2010 – 53,628 miles
  • 2009 – 50,961 miles
  • 2008 – 47,508 miles
  • 2007 – 44,182 miles
  • 2006 – 40,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,612 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,612 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    340680722123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,611 miles (+7,444)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    784650961136
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass86,167 miles (+7,550)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,167 miles
    Test number
    706618613466
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass78,617 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,617 miles
    Test number
    561058835315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,610 miles (+5,347)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    776481834578
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass73,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,263 miles
    Test number
    133035637076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,236 miles (+140)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    817905729277
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail73,096 miles (+862)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    553839548129
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass72,234 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,234 miles
    Test number
    860415229485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,231 miles (+1,137)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,231 miles
    Test number
    971096054629
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,094 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    357610643821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,875 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,875 miles
    Test number
    844889334025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,517 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    647002245749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,965 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,965 miles
    Test number
    388369793761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,961 miles (+1,675)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    807559165112
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass64,286 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,286 miles
    Test number
    916062964159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,191 miles (+1,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,191 miles
    Test number
    747002443155
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  18. Pass61,009 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,009 miles
    Test number
    965492272136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,264 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,264 miles
    Test number
    219310661409
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack around tread.

  20. Fail57,261 miles (+3,633)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    245438651473
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack around tread.

  21. Pass53,628 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,628 miles
    Test number
    220476640465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,961 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    642861669181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,508 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,508 miles
    Test number
    103837058199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,182 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    602049257179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    530163176116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail40,477 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    960978366105
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T541 ARX

Does T541 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T541 ARX is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T541 ARX?
The MOT on T541 ARX is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T541 ARX done?
T541 ARX was recorded at 93,612 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,746 miles a year.
Has T541 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 ARX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T541 ARX 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 T541 ARX find?
T541 ARX passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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