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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T117 LOPMOT history

T117 LOP is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,252 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 LOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T117 LOP was last recorded at 109,252 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 12,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,514 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,738 miles
Average per year
3,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,252 miles
  • 2025 – 96,514 miles
  • 2024 – 96,456 miles
  • 2023 – 95,946 miles
  • 2022 – 95,779 miles
  • 2021 – 95,447 miles
  • 2020 – 94,384 miles
  • 2019 – 92,473 miles
  • 2017 – 90,416 miles
  • 2016 – 87,721 miles
  • 2015 – 85,623 miles
  • 2014 – 81,926 miles
  • 2013 – 78,266 miles
  • 2012 – 74,648 miles
  • 2011 – 69,960 miles
  • 2010 – 63,447 miles
  • 2009 – 59,986 miles
  • 2008 – 56,321 miles
  • 2007 – 51,117 miles
  • 2006 – 44,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,252 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,252 miles (+12,738)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,252 miles
    Test number
    217008532248
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,514 miles (+58)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,514 miles
    Test number
    311027377810
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,456 miles (+510)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,456 miles
    Test number
    969390387389
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass95,946 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,946 miles
    Test number
    631345304562
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail95,946 miles (+167)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,946 miles
    Test number
    839558327880
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass95,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,779 miles
    Test number
    468039058038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,718 miles (+271)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,718 miles
    Test number
    759369233001
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  8. Pass95,447 miles (+1,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    458727713950
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,384 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    536032622348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside suspension mounting points need cleaning and oiling

  10. Fail94,382 miles (+13)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,382 miles
    Test number
    475904982428
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside suspension mounting points need cleaning and oiling

  11. Fail94,369 miles (+1,896)4 dangerous7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,369 miles
    Test number
    812371259831
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,473 miles (+2,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    211665455225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass90,416 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,416 miles
    Test number
    820501851428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail90,415 miles (+2,694)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    950298594793
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass87,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    963052961887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,720 miles (+2,097)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    996639351162
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass85,623 miles (+3,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,623 miles
    Test number
    533711942360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit subtread both edges (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,926 miles (+3,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    689002164226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,266 miles
    Test number
    659153563201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,266 miles (+3,618)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,266 miles
    Test number
    885083263214
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass74,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,648 miles
    Test number
    349988162444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail74,648 miles (+4,688)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,648 miles
    Test number
    896128562296
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass69,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,960 miles
    Test number
    969640621281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,960 miles (+6,513)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,960 miles
    Test number
    297350921266
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass63,447 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,447 miles
    Test number
    582782880093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,986 miles (+3,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,986 miles
    Test number
    284238169049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass56,321 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    514596388045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,117 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    900805987040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    772710376002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T117 LOP

Does T117 LOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T117 LOP is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T117 LOP?
The MOT on T117 LOP is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T117 LOP done?
T117 LOP was recorded at 109,252 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,215 miles a year.
Has T117 LOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 LOP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T117 LOP 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 T117 LOP find?
T117 LOP passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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