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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

TNB 22MOT history

TNB 22 is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 50,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
50,576 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TNB 22
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TNB 22 was last recorded at 50,576 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,571 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,576 miles
  • 2024 – 50,471 miles
  • 2023 – 50,337 miles
  • 2022 – 50,089 miles
  • 2020 – 50,029 miles
  • 2019 – 48,900 miles
  • 2018 – 47,130 miles
  • 2017 – 45,672 miles
  • 2016 – 43,132 miles
  • 2015 – 39,990 miles
  • 2014 – 37,353 miles
  • 2013 – 34,675 miles
  • 2012 – 33,156 miles
  • 2011 – 30,625 miles
  • 2010 – 30,608 miles
  • 2009 – 27,164 miles
  • 2008 – 23,562 miles
  • 2007 – 20,414 miles
  • 2006 – 17,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,576 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at jacking points and sill has a cover. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded at suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,576 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,576 miles
    Test number
    718569032405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at jacking points and sill has a cover. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded at suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail50,571 miles (+100)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,571 miles
    Test number
    997224060728
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at jacking points and sill has a cover. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded at suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,471 miles (+134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,471 miles
    Test number
    418320160526
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass50,337 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    356646396754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass50,089 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,089 miles
    Test number
    551550347872
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  6. Fail50,076 miles (+9)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    597458944951
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to Rear Brake Pipe Burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to Rear Brake Pipe Burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative Hazards Operating and Switch does not switch off and Switch does not switch on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill at Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill at Rear Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail50,067 miles (+38)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    196556080279
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass50,029 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,029 miles
    Test number
    653895256748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,028 miles (+1,128)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    798827445002
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Horn and Front Light Wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Inside Wheel Well (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass48,900 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,900 miles
    Test number
    426037133517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,130 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    987212991079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,672 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    865680660533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,132 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,132 miles
    Test number
    408804921314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,990 miles (+1)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    296010335063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm rusty and corroded
    • NoteExhaust bracket on gearbox corroded
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring corroded
    • NoteSills have covers fitted

  15. Fail39,989 miles (+2,636)3 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,989 miles
    Test number
    889559325013
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm rusty and corroded
    • NoteExhaust bracket on gearbox corroded
    • NoteOffside rear coilo spring rusty and corroded
    • NoteSills have covers fitted

  16. Pass37,353 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,353 miles
    Test number
    437068124023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail37,273 miles (+2,598)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    206563424075
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass34,675 miles (+14)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    718182923092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear handbrake cable clips broken
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp broken

  19. Fail34,661 miles (+1,505)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,661 miles
    Test number
    396907513018
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear handbrake cable clips broken
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp broken

  20. Pass33,156 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    218620432057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSills have covers fitted

  21. Fail33,156 miles (+2,531)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    827760032078
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSills have covers fitted

  22. Pass30,625 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    545459821052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Fail30,608 miles (+3,444)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,608 miles
    Test number
    410472840356
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass27,164 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,164 miles
    Test number
    684195339309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail27,164 miles (+3,602)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,164 miles
    Test number
    634034639396
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass23,562 miles (+3,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,562 miles
    Test number
    830283038391
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass20,414 miles (+2,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,414 miles
    Test number
    462711137428
    • NoteAir bag light on

  28. Pass17,665 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,665 miles
    Test number
    570710526335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,562 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,562 miles
    Test number
    733946006338
    • FailureNearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about TNB 22

What vehicle is registration TNB 22 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TNB 22 on a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TNB 22 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TNB 22 is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on TNB 22?
The MOT on TNB 22 is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TNB 22 done?
TNB 22 was recorded at 50,576 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,739 miles a year.
Has TNB 22 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TNB 22 has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on TNB 22 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 TNB 22 find?
TNB 22 passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at jacking points and sill has a cover.; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded at suspension mount, and 4 more.

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