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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T648 ARXMOT history

T648 ARX is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
117,444 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T648 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T648 ARX was last recorded at 117,444 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,395 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,444 miles
  • 2024 – 117,395 miles
  • 2023 – 114,409 miles
  • 2022 – 111,493 miles
  • 2019 – 107,216 miles
  • 2018 – 104,500 miles
  • 2017 – 102,439 miles
  • 2016 – 101,117 miles
  • 2014 – 95,797 miles
  • 2013 – 92,440 miles
  • 2012 – 90,373 miles
  • 2011 – 88,136 miles
  • 2010 – 83,315 miles
  • 2009 – 80,858 miles
  • 2008 – 77,766 miles
  • 2007 – 74,299 miles
  • 2006 – 70,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,444 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,444 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,444 miles
    Test number
    753228570241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,395 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,395 miles
    Test number
    254076156468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,384 miles (+2,975)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,384 miles
    Test number
    920908348380
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass114,409 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,409 miles
    Test number
    991975771995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,493 miles (+4,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,493 miles
    Test number
    815876175907
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass107,216 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,216 miles
    Test number
    150120186938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,500 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,500 miles
    Test number
    502561233551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,439 miles (+1,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    201609973803
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to get low of tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  9. Pass101,117 miles (+5,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,117 miles
    Test number
    437581745075
    • AdvisoryBoth eras tyres Are starting to get low if tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  10. Pass95,797 miles (+3,357)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,797 miles
    Test number
    845055514348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear and both side repeaters (indicators) pale

  11. Pass92,440 miles (+2,067)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,440 miles
    Test number
    808894853296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass90,373 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    589558632287
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail90,340 miles (+2,204)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    229567632251
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass88,136 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,136 miles
    Test number
    238354781267
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer -- lsd
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner tread
    • NotePlastic sill and under engine covers

  15. Fail88,136 miles (+4,821)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,136 miles
    Test number
    249604081226
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer -- lsd
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner tread
    • NotePlastic sill and under engine covers

  16. Fail83,315 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,315 miles
    Test number
    352906980240
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd
    • NotePlastic sill and under engine covers

  17. Pass83,315 miles (+2,457)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,315 miles
    Test number
    520596080265
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd
    • NotePlastic sill and under engine covers

  18. Fail80,858 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    364845699402
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoot loaded
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd
    • NotePlastic sill covers and under engine covers
    • NoteSome corrosion in n/s/f inner wing

  19. Pass80,858 miles (+3,092)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    943515099214
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoot loaded
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd
    • NotePlastic sill covers and under engine covers
    • NoteSome corrosion in n/s/f inner wing

  20. Pass77,766 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    311090298438
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteSill and under engine covers

  21. Fail77,766 miles (+3,467)1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    552200298254
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteSill and under engine covers

  22. Pass74,299 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,299 miles
    Test number
    312151397499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn
    • NotePlastic sill and under engine covers

  23. Fail74,299 miles (+4,078)3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,299 miles
    Test number
    442211097266
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn
    • NotePlastic sill and under engine covers

  24. Pass70,221 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    910539796289
    • NoteAs per original vt 32 no 824859196200 - less item 006

  25. Fail70,221 miles3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    824859196200
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle
    • NoteRear discs and pads worn

Questions about T648 ARX

Does T648 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T648 ARX expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T648 ARX?
The MOT on T648 ARX expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T648 ARX done?
T648 ARX was recorded at 117,444 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has T648 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T648 ARX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T648 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 T648 ARX find?
T648 ARX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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