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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R599 CHLMOT history

R599 CHL is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

R599 CHL red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,512 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 CHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 CHL was last recorded at 99,512 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,199 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
1,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,512 miles
  • 2024 – 99,199 miles
  • 2023 – 99,186 miles
  • 2022 – 99,169 miles
  • 2021 – 99,137 miles
  • 2020 – 99,122 miles
  • 2019 – 98,972 miles
  • 2018 – 98,957 miles
  • 2015 – 95,766 miles
  • 2014 – 95,595 miles
  • 2013 – 95,066 miles
  • 2011 – 93,320 miles
  • 2010 – 92,550 miles
  • 2009 – 91,396 miles
  • 2008 – 90,330 miles
  • 2007 – 81,801 miles
  • 2006 – 75,283 miles
  • 2005 – 67,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,512 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres over 15 years old
  • AdvisoryDrive belt cracked
  • AdvisoryO/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Fan belt cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,512 miles (+313)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,512 miles
    Test number
    485220497676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres over 15 years old
    • AdvisoryDrive belt cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

  2. Pass99,199 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,199 miles
    Test number
    290362264248
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary -power steering belt small cracks

  3. Pass99,186 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    739969326321
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

  4. Pass99,169 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,169 miles
    Test number
    706107294639
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,137 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,137 miles
    Test number
    985134155825
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases patched up (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracked

  6. Pass99,122 miles (+150)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,122 miles
    Test number
    352286770718
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worse inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worse inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracked

  7. Pass98,972 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    786462987335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,957 miles (+3,191)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,957 miles
    Test number
    407641466543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worse on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worse on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle section deteriorated

  9. Pass95,766 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    887069295068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,595 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,595 miles
    Test number
    385754594062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,066 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,066 miles
    Test number
    178536483412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,320 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,320 miles
    Test number
    567362681176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,550 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,550 miles
    Test number
    623833280175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,396 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,396 miles
    Test number
    781843989137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,376 miles (+1,046)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    411435179195
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass90,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,330 miles
    Test number
    473829468285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,330 miles (+8,529)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,330 miles
    Test number
    193499968246
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass81,801 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    592525867221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,283 miles (+7,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    614750276237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass67,768 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    67,768 miles
    Test number
    291350255277
    • NoteFront brake pads low and n/s front tyre on 1.6mm

Questions about R599 CHL

Does R599 CHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 CHL is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R599 CHL?
The MOT on R599 CHL is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R599 CHL done?
R599 CHL was recorded at 99,512 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,578 miles a year.
Has R599 CHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 CHL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2009.
Has the mileage on R599 CHL 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 R599 CHL find?
R599 CHL passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear; all tyres over 15 years old, and 2 more.

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