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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T62 AYWMOT history

T62 AYW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
56,234 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T62 AYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T62 AYW was last recorded at 56,234 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,198 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,234 miles
  • 2025 – 54,833 miles
  • 2024 – 53,360 miles
  • 2023 – 51,793 miles
  • 2022 – 50,633 miles
  • 2021 – 49,683 miles
  • 2019 – 49,215 miles
  • 2018 – 48,530 miles
  • 2017 – 47,365 miles
  • 2016 – 46,488 miles
  • 2015 – 45,489 miles
  • 2014 – 44,397 miles
  • 2013 – 43,468 miles
  • 2012 – 42,429 miles
  • 2011 – 41,289 miles
  • 2010 – 40,381 miles
  • 2009 – 39,109 miles
  • 2008 – 38,641 miles
  • 2007 – 38,268 miles
  • 2006 – 37,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,234 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe mount (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside sill cover corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,234 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    515175829027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe mount (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover corroded

  2. Fail56,198 miles (+1,365)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,198 miles
    Test number
    127135632833
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside outer sill covers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,833 miles (+35)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,833 miles
    Test number
    948629409551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail54,798 miles (+1,438)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,798 miles
    Test number
    745968422539
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,360 miles (+1,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    982771885245
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass51,793 miles (+24)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    51,793 miles
    Test number
    886950014270
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by front jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin condition

  7. Fail51,769 miles (+1,136)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,769 miles
    Test number
    244756976169
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading on test: 0.81 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading on test: 6.78% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits reading on test: 7.98% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by rear wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by rear wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin condition.

  8. Pass50,633 miles (+950)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    892442783201
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin condition.

  9. Pass49,683 miles (+468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,683 miles
    Test number
    867162992826
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin condition.

  10. Pass49,215 miles (+685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,215 miles
    Test number
    857685411924
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass48,530 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,530 miles
    Test number
    772625214107
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated

  12. Pass47,365 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,365 miles
    Test number
    733141246337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,488 miles (+999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,488 miles
    Test number
    392641447970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPartial under-trays fitted, not allowing checks of some testable components

  14. Pass45,489 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    151640864944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNail o/s/f tyre

  15. Pass44,397 miles (+929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    435898014411
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease and rear pipes pitted/

  16. Pass43,468 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    227485923336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail43,450 miles (+1,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    418521803356
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass42,429 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    679763702346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass41,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    945994001377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,289 miles (+908)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    455772301374
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass40,381 miles (+1,272)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,381 miles
    Test number
    112425090202
    • NoteOsf flexi corrosion on union
    • NoteSurface corrosion brake pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion frontsuspension

  22. Pass39,109 miles (+468)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    821188579298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F brake caliper binding slightly

  23. Pass38,641 miles (+373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,641 miles
    Test number
    374467158423
    • NoteSurface corrosion suspension and brakes

  24. Pass38,268 miles (+578)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,268 miles
    Test number
    781188777288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight movement in o/s rack end

  25. Pass37,690 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,690 miles
    Test number
    674370686218
    • NoteMovement in both front lower ball joints advise replacment
    • NoteNsr handbrake casing cracking
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear exhaust

Questions about T62 AYW

Does T62 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T62 AYW is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T62 AYW?
The MOT on T62 AYW is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T62 AYW done?
T62 AYW was recorded at 56,234 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 962 miles a year.
Has T62 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T62 AYW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T62 AYW 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 T62 AYW find?
T62 AYW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe mount; nearside sill cover corroded; offside sill cover corroded.

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