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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T648 AYXMOT history

T648 AYX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 174,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,115 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T648 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T648 AYX was last recorded at 174,115 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,107 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,115 miles
  • 2025 – 173,239 miles
  • 2024 – 172,214 miles
  • 2023 – 167,866 miles
  • 2022 – 163,340 miles
  • 2021 – 156,977 miles
  • 2020 – 153,389 miles
  • 2019 – 153,333 miles
  • 2018 – 153,333 miles
  • 2017 – 151,250 miles
  • 2016 – 144,175 miles
  • 2015 – 134,208 miles
  • 2014 – 126,444 miles
  • 2013 – 118,578 miles
  • 2012 – 111,358 miles
  • 2011 – 103,516 miles
  • 2010 – 96,234 miles
  • 2009 – 87,129 miles
  • 2008 – 78,821 miles
  • 2007 – 70,104 miles
  • 2006 – 67,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,115 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded but not structuralRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,115 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,115 miles
    Test number
    577121375859
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded but not structural

  2. Fail174,107 miles (+868)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,107 miles
    Test number
    133435477742
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded but not structural

  3. Pass173,239 miles (+1,025)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,239 miles
    Test number
    941767265043
    • 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 Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer rear sill corroded but non structural

  4. Pass172,214 miles (+177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,214 miles
    Test number
    943309921675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Fail172,037 miles (+4,171)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,037 miles
    Test number
    219363346629
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Pass167,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,866 miles
    Test number
    301186796733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Fail167,866 miles (+4,526)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,866 miles
    Test number
    264579094666
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass163,340 miles (+6,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,340 miles
    Test number
    254598284960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass156,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,977 miles
    Test number
    461736361717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail156,977 miles (+3,588)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,977 miles
    Test number
    558021869316
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,389 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,389 miles
    Test number
    370662168409
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail153,389 miles (+56)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,389 miles
    Test number
    729527215574
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass153,333 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    153,333 miles
    Test number
    539493001349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail153,333 miles (+2,083)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,333 miles
    Test number
    932517711569
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass151,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    151,250 miles
    Test number
    620081163623
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn inner edges

  16. Fail151,250 miles (+7,075)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,250 miles
    Test number
    392739833588
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn inner edges

  17. Pass144,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,175 miles
    Test number
    464023095610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,175 miles (+9,967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,175 miles
    Test number
    995450026583
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass134,208 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,208 miles
    Test number
    355354685154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,973 miles (+7,529)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,973 miles
    Test number
    287380385149
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass126,444 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    126,444 miles
    Test number
    948227854160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail126,421 miles (+7,843)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,421 miles
    Test number
    429235654196
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass118,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,578 miles
    Test number
    345737473160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail118,578 miles (+7,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,578 miles
    Test number
    485417573114
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  25. Pass111,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,358 miles
    Test number
    628419072177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail111,358 miles (+7,842)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,358 miles
    Test number
    568769272185
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  27. Pass103,516 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,516 miles
    Test number
    847336881109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail103,516 miles (+7,282)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,516 miles
    Test number
    855873781149
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass96,234 miles (+9,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,234 miles
    Test number
    282674370164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass87,129 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,129 miles
    Test number
    833550379151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass78,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    570959368181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail78,818 miles (+8,714)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,818 miles
    Test number
    580519768137
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  33. Pass70,104 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,104 miles
    Test number
    201879167456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass67,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    532407376193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T648 AYX

Does T648 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T648 AYX is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T648 AYX?
The MOT on T648 AYX is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T648 AYX done?
T648 AYX was recorded at 174,115 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,424 miles a year.
Has T648 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T648 AYX has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T648 AYX 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 AYX find?
T648 AYX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front ball joint, and 2 more.

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