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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T98 ABTMOT history

T98 ABT is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,480 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 ABT
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 ABT was last recorded at 112,480 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,143 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
337 miles
Average per year
1,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,480 miles
  • 2025 – 112,143 miles
  • 2024 – 110,050 miles
  • 2022 – 107,936 miles
  • 2021 – 107,894 miles
  • 2019 – 107,867 miles
  • 2018 – 107,738 miles
  • 2017 – 107,368 miles
  • 2016 – 105,583 miles
  • 2015 – 102,449 miles
  • 2014 – 98,072 miles
  • 2013 – 95,890 miles
  • 2012 – 93,706 miles
  • 2011 – 89,801 miles
  • 2009 – 85,776 miles
  • 2008 – 83,366 miles
  • 2007 – 82,248 miles
  • 2006 – 77,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,480 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,480 miles (+337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    381495014984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass112,143 miles (+2,093)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,143 miles
    Test number
    981820339540
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,050 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    125503625883
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail110,050 miles (+2,114)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    796215713841
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass107,936 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,936 miles
    Test number
    800520757468
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering leaking

  6. Pass107,894 miles (+3)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,894 miles
    Test number
    890520440972
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail107,891 miles (+24)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,891 miles
    Test number
    423838386513
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass107,867 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,867 miles
    Test number
    603939227764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever little reserve travel

  9. Pass107,738 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,738 miles
    Test number
    690655933301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,368 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    696764069751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass105,583 miles (+3,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,583 miles
    Test number
    767407117246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass102,449 miles5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    139697955457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAge cracking to both front and offside rear tyres
    • NoteBoth rear road springs corodded
    • NoteExhaust system general corossion
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket corodded
    • NoteNearside door mirror insecure
    • NoteNearside front road spring corodded

  13. Fail102,449 miles (+4,377)5 failures2 repaired6 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    136427155039
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAge cracking to both front and offside rear tyres
    • NoteBoth rear road springs corodded
    • NoteExhaust system general corossion
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket corodded
    • NoteNearside door mirror insecure
    • NoteNearside front road spring corodded

  14. Pass98,072 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,072 miles
    Test number
    108420454420
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust bracket snapped (front pipe)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteSlight cracking to tread on all tyres

  15. Fail98,072 miles (+2,182)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,072 miles
    Test number
    245119344010
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust bracket snapped (front pipe)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteSlight cracking to tread on all tyres

  16. Pass95,890 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    135852853480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner

  17. Fail95,890 miles (+2,184)2 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    687172253063
    • Repaired at testAdditional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner

  18. Pass93,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,706 miles
    Test number
    416981512005
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail93,706 miles (+3,905)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,706 miles
    Test number
    968111312048
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass89,801 miles (+4,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,801 miles
    Test number
    699422021098
    • NoteN/s lower ball joint dust cover split

  21. Pass85,776 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    634144869315
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Fail85,775 miles (+1,638)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    714083969375
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass84,137 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    222698229011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,366 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,366 miles
    Test number
    930325518097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,248 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    943138317029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,532 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    77,532 miles
    Test number
    512802516099
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHandbrake allmost at full travel

Questions about T98 ABT

Does T98 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T98 ABT is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T98 ABT?
The MOT on T98 ABT is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T98 ABT done?
T98 ABT was recorded at 112,480 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,732 miles a year.
Has T98 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 ABT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T98 ABT 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 T98 ABT find?
T98 ABT passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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