BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T72 MLBMOT history
T72 MLB is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,825 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 145,825 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,295 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T72 MLB
- 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
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T72 MLB was last recorded at 145,825 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jul 2023: 142,133 miles, lower than 146,555 miles on 17 Jun 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 145,587 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 238 miles
- Average per year
- 3,295 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,825 miles
- 2025 – 145,587 miles
- 2024 – 144,927 miles
- 2023 – 142,133 miles
- 2022 – 145,936 miles
- 2020 – 145,324 miles
- 2018 – 145,313 miles
- 2016 – 143,849 miles
- 2015 – 141,164 miles
- 2014 – 139,043 miles
- 2013 – 133,798 miles
- 2009 – 128,565 miles
- 2008 – 111,956 miles
- 2007 – 95,762 miles
- 2006 – 78,939 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,825 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front suspension rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,825 miles (+238)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 145,825 miles
- Test number
- 683525914038
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass145,587 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 145,587 miles
- Test number
- 378708591745
- AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryJacking points corroded
Fail145,587 miles (+660)1 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,587 miles
- Test number
- 946267126566
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryJacking points corroded
Pass144,927 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 144,927 miles
- Test number
- 453888172859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail144,927 miles (+2,794)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,927 miles
- Test number
- 185042518330
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass142,133 miles (-4,422)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 142,133 miles
- Test number
- 194593738045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,555 miles (+619)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,555 miles
- Test number
- 280064954268
- MajorFront Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear rear box excessivly corroded
Pass145,936 miles (+612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 145,936 miles
- Test number
- 807628772241
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,324 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 145,324 miles
- Test number
- 986727636572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,313 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 145,313 miles
- Test number
- 278169968301
- AdvisorySlight wear offside front wishbone bushes
Fail145,313 miles (+1,464)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,313 miles
- Test number
- 267786959708
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight wear offside front wishbone bushes
Pass143,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 143,849 miles
- Test number
- 724183015940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,849 miles (+2,685)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,849 miles
- Test number
- 638912694994
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER PIPE (7.1.2)
Pass141,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 141,164 miles
- Test number
- 947452195145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,164 miles (+2,121)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,164 miles
- Test number
- 847442695111
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,043 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 139,043 miles
- Test number
- 656560164047
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust poor condition
- NoteFront number plate crack
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail139,043 miles (+5,245)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,043 miles
- Test number
- 515769854020
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust poor condition
- NoteFront number plate crack
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass133,798 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 133,798 miles
- Test number
- 867830043124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,797 miles (+5,232)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,797 miles
- Test number
- 718657233194
- FailureNearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Pass128,565 miles (+16,609)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 128,565 miles
- Test number
- 664626179128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,956 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 111,956 miles
- Test number
- 121015478135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,810 miles (+24)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,810 miles
- Test number
- 182690138132
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail111,786 miles (+16,024)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,786 miles
- Test number
- 674109528112
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fail95,762 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,762 miles
- Test number
- 484240937179
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass95,762 miles (+16,823)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 95,762 miles
- Test number
- 653120837173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 78,939 miles
- Test number
- 281159126177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T72 MLB
- Does T72 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T72 MLB is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T72 MLB?
- The MOT on T72 MLB is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T72 MLB done?
- T72 MLB was recorded at 145,825 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,295 miles a year.
- Has T72 MLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T72 MLB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T72 MLB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T72 MLB find?
- T72 MLB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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