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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

T9 BAOMOT history

T9 BAO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,478 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 BAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 BAO was last recorded at 59,478 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,347 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
1,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,478 miles
  • 2025 – 59,347 miles
  • 2024 – 59,046 miles
  • 2023 – 58,621 miles
  • 2022 – 58,020 miles
  • 2020 – 56,325 miles
  • 2019 – 55,060 miles
  • 2018 – 54,268 miles
  • 2017 – 53,662 miles
  • 2016 – 52,825 miles
  • 2014 – 50,994 miles
  • 2012 – 50,376 miles
  • 2011 – 49,181 miles
  • 2010 – 46,895 miles
  • 2009 – 43,626 miles
  • 2008 – 40,333 miles
  • 2007 – 35,621 miles
  • 2006 – 29,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,478 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. And sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. And sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Outer sill cover corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer sill cover corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,478 miles (+131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    752760284096
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. And sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. And sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass59,347 miles (+301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,347 miles
    Test number
    437068180940
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass59,046 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,046 miles
    Test number
    275387830946
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover corroded

  4. Fail59,045 miles (+424)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    240734859413
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover corroded

  5. Pass58,621 miles (+601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,621 miles
    Test number
    878666077045
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass58,020 miles (+1,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    891422255914
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both inner/outersills near all jacking points

  7. Pass56,325 miles (+1,265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    159647837273
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOff side fuel tank strap corroded

  8. Pass55,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,060 miles
    Test number
    909700882955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail55,060 miles (+792)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,060 miles
    Test number
    451001729760
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass54,268 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,268 miles
    Test number
    982188568524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,662 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,662 miles
    Test number
    178061233076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,825 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,825 miles
    Test number
    842639213415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail52,825 miles (+1,831)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,825 miles
    Test number
    712035975030
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass50,994 miles (+618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,994 miles
    Test number
    857702734179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,376 miles (+1,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,376 miles
    Test number
    658213432279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,181 miles
    Test number
    909859651204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,180 miles (+2,285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    785669751222
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass46,895 miles (+3,269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,895 miles
    Test number
    414196540219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play offside steering rack

  19. Pass43,626 miles (+3,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,626 miles
    Test number
    311740869203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,333 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,333 miles
    Test number
    534009158256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,621 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    592857747262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    911715266196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 BAO

Does T9 BAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 BAO is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 BAO?
The MOT on T9 BAO is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 BAO done?
T9 BAO was recorded at 59,478 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,510 miles a year.
Has T9 BAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 BAO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T9 BAO 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 T9 BAO find?
T9 BAO passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill. and sill covers; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill. and sill covers.

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