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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T548 GNMMOT history

T548 GNM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,567 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T548 GNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T548 GNM was last recorded at 96,567 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,988 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,579 miles
Average per year
2,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,567 miles
  • 2025 – 94,988 miles
  • 2024 – 94,786 miles
  • 2023 – 91,113 miles
  • 2022 – 85,228 miles
  • 2021 – 79,465 miles
  • 2020 – 74,736 miles
  • 2019 – 69,375 miles
  • 2018 – 63,972 miles
  • 2017 – 63,690 miles
  • 2016 – 63,437 miles
  • 2015 – 63,070 miles
  • 2014 – 62,589 miles
  • 2013 – 59,901 miles
  • 2012 – 58,882 miles
  • 2010 – 58,021 miles
  • 2009 – 57,697 miles
  • 2008 – 56,675 miles
  • 2007 – 54,951 miles
  • 2006 – 51,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,567 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s/r brake pipe rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,567 miles (+1,579)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,567 miles
    Test number
    145399198599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,988 miles
    Test number
    223291205697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail94,988 miles (+202)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,988 miles
    Test number
    443679004294
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Anti-rollbar drop link arm lower bush detatched from arm. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass94,786 miles (+3,673)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    250726517889
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,113 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,113 miles
    Test number
    526316558119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,961 miles (+5,733)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,961 miles
    Test number
    897780391624
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass85,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    980104876995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,226 miles (+5,761)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    452973102571
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,465 miles (+4,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    103584575707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,736 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    444734450427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail74,627 miles (+5,252)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    586541893618
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,375 miles
    Test number
    329763947390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail69,375 miles (+5,403)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,375 miles
    Test number
    599529589029
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge, depth measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass63,972 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    472541058491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass63,690 miles (+253)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,690 miles
    Test number
    874594177310
    • AdvisoryBattery weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded lip (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded lip (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  16. Pass63,437 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    498112490185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,070 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,070 miles
    Test number
    281407031040
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe rusty

  18. Fail63,060 miles (+471)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,060 miles
    Test number
    520020314928
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe rusty

  19. Pass62,589 miles (+2,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,589 miles
    Test number
    576416204285
    • NoteNsr arb link bush slightly worn ,and off centre

  20. Pass59,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,901 miles
    Test number
    625629733221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail59,901 miles (+1,019)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,901 miles
    Test number
    436692333227
    • FailureFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass58,882 miles (+861)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    217559772432
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing edges/perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing edges/perishing

  23. Pass58,021 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    740478080222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,697 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    822194419112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,675 miles (+1,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,675 miles
    Test number
    280694648472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass54,951 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    924923927179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    304999726160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,932 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    752679126175
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T548 GNM

Does T548 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T548 GNM is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T548 GNM?
The MOT on T548 GNM is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T548 GNM done?
T548 GNM was recorded at 96,567 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,212 miles a year.
Has T548 GNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T548 GNM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T548 GNM 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 T548 GNM find?
T548 GNM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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