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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T988 EAGMOT history

T988 EAG is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,018 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T988 EAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T988 EAG was last recorded at 118,018 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 4,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2009: 76,846 miles, lower than 81,000 miles on 25 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,199 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,819 miles
Average per year
3,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,018 miles
  • 2025 – 113,199 miles
  • 2024 – 108,862 miles
  • 2023 – 107,544 miles
  • 2022 – 107,282 miles
  • 2021 – 107,237 miles
  • 2019 – 107,185 miles
  • 2018 – 106,196 miles
  • 2016 – 103,910 miles
  • 2013 – 102,452 miles
  • 2012 – 96,697 miles
  • 2011 – 93,318 miles
  • 2010 – 88,362 miles
  • 2009 – 76,846 miles
  • 2008 – 62,838 miles
  • 2007 – 50,333 miles
  • 2006 – 49,257 miles
  • 2005 – 47,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,018 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • General rusting to front and rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,018 miles (+4,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,018 miles
    Test number
    446437597524
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass113,199 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,199 miles
    Test number
    868635139146
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail113,199 miles (+4,337)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,199 miles
    Test number
    206349763585
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass108,862 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,862 miles
    Test number
    250457671052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,544 miles (+262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,544 miles
    Test number
    887014174903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,282 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,282 miles
    Test number
    506015831096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,237 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,237 miles
    Test number
    298952661910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,185 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,185 miles
    Test number
    637151166514
    • AdvisoryGeneral rusting to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail107,185 miles (+989)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,185 miles
    Test number
    106761230260
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rusting to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,196 miles (+1,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,196 miles
    Test number
    906565449961
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass104,730 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    549755900329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,910 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,910 miles
    Test number
    764140114972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,452 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,452 miles
    Test number
    179093353352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,325 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,325 miles
    Test number
    239551023138
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass98,325 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,325 miles
    Test number
    669451623114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,697 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,697 miles
    Test number
    135118402287
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail96,697 miles (+3,379)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,697 miles
    Test number
    228158402260
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass93,318 miles (+4,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,318 miles
    Test number
    375460501258
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass88,362 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    900776480108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,358 miles (+11,512)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    513232580102
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass76,846 miles (-4,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,846 miles
    Test number
    780769039298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,000 miles (+18,162)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,000 miles
    Test number
    390447939226
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass62,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    932775248281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,838 miles (+12,505)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    833582448201
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass50,333 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    413389947262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,332 miles (+1,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,332 miles
    Test number
    983878647271
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass49,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,257 miles
    Test number
    154197956263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,256 miles (+1,517)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    954507056296
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass47,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,739 miles
    Test number
    920591385277
    • 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)

Questions about T988 EAG

Does T988 EAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T988 EAG is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T988 EAG?
The MOT on T988 EAG is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T988 EAG done?
T988 EAG was recorded at 118,018 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,390 miles a year.
Has T988 EAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T988 EAG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T988 EAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T988 EAG find?
T988 EAG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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