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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T766 MLCMOT history

T766 MLC is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
175,998 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T766 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T766 MLC was last recorded at 175,998 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,474 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,524 miles
Average per year
6,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,998 miles
  • 2025 – 171,474 miles
  • 2024 – 167,629 miles
  • 2023 – 161,188 miles
  • 2022 – 156,648 miles
  • 2021 – 152,383 miles
  • 2020 – 147,358 miles
  • 2019 – 139,725 miles
  • 2018 – 130,925 miles
  • 2017 – 122,200 miles
  • 2015 – 119,066 miles
  • 2014 – 106,645 miles
  • 2012 – 100,217 miles
  • 2011 – 93,950 miles
  • 2010 – 86,279 miles
  • 2008 – 69,516 miles
  • 2007 – 53,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,998 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,998 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    175,998 miles
    Test number
    101897238469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,474 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,474 miles
    Test number
    240078100857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,629 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,629 miles
    Test number
    136633496247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,188 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,188 miles
    Test number
    700148093220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,648 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,648 miles
    Test number
    242151281648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,383 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,383 miles
    Test number
    636614284727
    • 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))

  7. Fail152,348 miles (+4,990)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,348 miles
    Test number
    487806336771
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass147,358 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,358 miles
    Test number
    578339561140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,725 miles (+8,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,725 miles
    Test number
    103541101929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGrease escaping from Nearside rear outer constant velocity gaiter
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring not properly seated, but not insecure

  10. Pass130,925 miles (+8,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,925 miles
    Test number
    757428551529
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass122,200 miles (+3,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,200 miles
    Test number
    165332682936
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,066 miles (+5,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    475180288652
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on edges
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps are misted causing a weak patern

  13. Pass113,090 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,090 miles
    Test number
    608629105083
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight oil leak.

  14. Fail113,085 miles (+6,440)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    207735205016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight oil leak.

  15. Pass106,645 miles (+6,428)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    218506604044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight movement in lower steering u/j.

  16. Pass100,217 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    576875752314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail100,211 miles (+6,261)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,211 miles
    Test number
    326574152340
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass93,950 miles (+7,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    107275051301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass86,279 miles (+7,674)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,279 miles
    Test number
    400050450336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,605 miles
    Test number
    704106800086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,605 miles (+9,089)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,605 miles
    Test number
    954206700085
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass69,516 miles (+7,551)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    463554668438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside steering rack slight play

  23. Pass61,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,965 miles
    Test number
    670692408042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,960 miles (+8,512)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    131902408053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass53,448 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    251134107059
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail53,441 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    533053407084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T766 MLC

Does T766 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T766 MLC is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T766 MLC?
The MOT on T766 MLC is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T766 MLC done?
T766 MLC was recorded at 175,998 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,439 miles a year.
Has T766 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T766 MLC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T766 MLC 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 T766 MLC find?
T766 MLC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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