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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T749 BODMOT history

T749 BOD is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
99,989 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T749 BOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T749 BOD was last recorded at 99,989 miles on 7 May 2026, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,781 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
208 miles
Average per year
2,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,989 miles
  • 2025 – 99,781 miles
  • 2024 – 99,630 miles
  • 2023 – 98,774 miles
  • 2022 – 96,280 miles
  • 2021 – 92,839 miles
  • 2019 – 92,224 miles
  • 2018 – 91,081 miles
  • 2016 – 82,607 miles
  • 2015 – 81,618 miles
  • 2014 – 73,515 miles
  • 2013 – 69,016 miles
  • 2012 – 67,082 miles
  • 2011 – 62,890 miles
  • 2010 – 60,288 miles
  • 2009 – 58,753 miles
  • 2008 – 58,541 miles
  • 2007 – 52,142 miles
  • 2006 – 44,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,989 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,989 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,989 miles
    Test number
    812796027495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,781 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    479079980342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,630 miles (+856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,630 miles
    Test number
    963243372315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,774 miles
    Test number
    126945359312
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 17%

  5. Fail98,774 miles (+2,494)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,774 miles
    Test number
    369526049932
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 17%

  6. Pass96,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,280 miles
    Test number
    904251800803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail96,280 miles (+131)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,280 miles
    Test number
    999672132501
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail96,149 miles (+3,310)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    966002591501
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass92,839 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    248443759677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail92,838 miles (+614)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,838 miles
    Test number
    689892007632
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass92,224 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    810928338927
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail92,224 miles (+1,143)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    950564160842
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,081 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    517002404333
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail91,081 miles (+22)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    351712717101
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail91,059 miles (+8,452)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    642348688076
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns weak

  16. Pass82,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    205141153778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,607 miles (+989)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    969619858531
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,618 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,618 miles
    Test number
    867816845135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteN/s reg plate bulb lense missing

  19. Fail81,618 miles (+8,103)7 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,618 miles
    Test number
    137096145194
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteN/s reg plate bulb lense missing

  20. Pass73,515 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    429375754134
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s parking brake only just over 50% of o/s

  21. Fail73,495 miles (+4,479)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,495 miles
    Test number
    205451254446
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s parking brake only just over 50% of o/s

  22. Pass69,016 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,016 miles
    Test number
    377481983028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,082 miles (+4,192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,082 miles
    Test number
    375814572095
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass62,890 miles (+2,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    686435891024
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass60,288 miles (+1,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    700230600172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass58,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    114054389094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,753 miles (+212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    104644289459
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  28. Pass58,541 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,541 miles
    Test number
    784757668226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    720291057151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail52,142 miles (+7,925)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    530451657141
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged.

  31. Pass44,217 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,217 miles
    Test number
    213961556150
    • NoteNearside door mirror housing has been repaired.

Questions about T749 BOD

Does T749 BOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T749 BOD is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T749 BOD?
The MOT on T749 BOD is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T749 BOD done?
T749 BOD was recorded at 99,989 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,798 miles a year.
Has T749 BOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T749 BOD has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T749 BOD 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 T749 BOD find?
T749 BOD passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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