BMW logo

BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T120 MPUMOT history

T120 MPU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
128,070 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,139 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T120 MPU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T120 MPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 MPU was last recorded at 128,070 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,554 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
516 miles
Average per year
3,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,070 miles
  • 2025 – 127,554 miles
  • 2024 – 127,101 miles
  • 2023 – 126,455 miles
  • 2022 – 125,840 miles
  • 2021 – 125,136 miles
  • 2019 – 124,987 miles
  • 2018 – 124,174 miles
  • 2017 – 123,358 miles
  • 2016 – 122,533 miles
  • 2015 – 121,804 miles
  • 2014 – 118,670 miles
  • 2013 – 102,433 miles
  • 2012 – 92,454 miles
  • 2011 – 83,821 miles
  • 2010 – 79,155 miles
  • 2009 – 76,544 miles
  • 2008 – 73,676 miles
  • 2007 – 68,928 miles
  • 2006 – 64,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,070 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,070 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,070 miles
    Test number
    814069254845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,554 miles (+453)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    381861637469
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,101 miles (+646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,101 miles
    Test number
    188478764991
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass126,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,455 miles
    Test number
    776858601277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,455 miles (+615)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,455 miles
    Test number
    178068620457
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,840 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,840 miles
    Test number
    260330742397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,136 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,136 miles
    Test number
    849750670396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,987 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,987 miles
    Test number
    495277871936
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAircon drivebelt cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r axle bushes weak

  9. Fail124,987 miles (+813)1 dangerous1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,987 miles
    Test number
    133838505132
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system had new pipe connector into caliper hose leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAircon drivebelt cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r axle bushes weak

  10. Pass124,174 miles (+816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,174 miles
    Test number
    214683187918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,358 miles
    Test number
    703958691743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise outer sill covers fitted

  12. Fail123,357 miles (+824)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,357 miles
    Test number
    126815375745
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise outer sill covers fitted

  13. Pass122,533 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,533 miles
    Test number
    761356667409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel binding (BORDERLINE)
    • AdvisoryRear diff bush deterioated

  14. Fail122,532 miles (+728)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,532 miles
    Test number
    193624867237
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel binding (BORDERLINE)
    • AdvisoryRear diff bush deterioated

  15. Pass121,804 miles (+3,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,804 miles
    Test number
    395366628273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm ball joint rubber deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner drag link has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm ball joint rubber deteriorating

  16. Pass118,670 miles (+3,208)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,670 miles
    Test number
    596056574203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail115,462 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,462 miles
    Test number
    105497584405
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePad warning light on

  18. Pass115,462 miles (+13,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,462 miles
    Test number
    869427984021
    • NotePad warning light on

  19. Pass102,433 miles (+9,979)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,433 miles
    Test number
    116830063471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePads warning light staying on

  20. Pass92,454 miles (+8,633)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    789616962064
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

  21. Pass83,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    678298161022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,821 miles (+4,666)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    955178261073
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in the steering, and in both the front wheels

  23. Pass79,155 miles (+2,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    394279270043
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass76,544 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    600118579018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc has slight corrosion, and slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in the offside front wheel

  25. Fail76,544 miles (+2,868)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    464678179037
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc has slight corrosion, and slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in the offside front wheel

  26. Pass73,676 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,676 miles
    Test number
    750747568003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,928 miles
    Test number
    211543977054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,927 miles (+3,990)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    601993577083
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass64,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,937 miles
    Test number
    623062476051
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs scored and lipped

Questions about T120 MPU

Does T120 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T120 MPU is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T120 MPU?
The MOT on T120 MPU is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T120 MPU done?
T120 MPU was recorded at 128,070 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,139 miles a year.
Has T120 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 MPU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T120 MPU 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 T120 MPU find?
T120 MPU passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing.

Related registrations

Browse all T120 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.