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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

T121 HRTMOT history

T121 HRT is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,340 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 HRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 HRT was last recorded at 80,340 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,102 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,238 miles
Average per year
3,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,340 miles
  • 2024 – 79,102 miles
  • 2023 – 78,264 miles
  • 2022 – 78,253 miles
  • 2021 – 77,436 miles
  • 2020 – 76,478 miles
  • 2018 – 74,905 miles
  • 2017 – 72,773 miles
  • 2016 – 71,728 miles
  • 2015 – 70,508 miles
  • 2014 – 68,404 miles
  • 2011 – 65,132 miles
  • 2010 – 61,001 miles
  • 2009 – 54,657 miles
  • 2008 – 48,297 miles
  • 2007 – 31,373 miles
  • 2005 – 2,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,340 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,340 miles (+1,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,340 miles
    Test number
    314017906661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass79,102 miles (+179)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,102 miles
    Test number
    375659767755
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail78,923 miles (+659)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,923 miles
    Test number
    482673392088
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass78,264 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,264 miles
    Test number
    691588298149
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding

  5. Pass78,253 miles (+817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,253 miles
    Test number
    558777386657
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside HEAD LIGHT SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass77,436 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,436 miles
    Test number
    701876699827
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
    • AdvisoryWASHERS WEEK

  7. Pass76,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    868479482105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,478 miles (+73)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    675931934108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail76,405 miles (+1,500)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    264028594851
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,905 miles (+2,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    547044569501
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySurface rust underbody

  11. Pass72,773 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,773 miles
    Test number
    571955541183
    • AdvisorySteering component slightly corroded but serviceable metal pipes on steering rack (2.2.C.1d)

  12. Pass71,728 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    846206445566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,508 miles (+2,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,508 miles
    Test number
    172162105663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail68,404 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    199588614287
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,404 miles (+3,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    246518014254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass65,132 miles (+4,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    376694781018
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,001 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    120563280405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,987 miles (+6,330)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,987 miles
    Test number
    224551680098
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass54,657 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,657 miles
    Test number
    490913289056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,297 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,297 miles
    Test number
    634017988042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,259 miles (+16,886)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    122681588096
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass31,373 miles (+28,828)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,373 miles
    Test number
    124897787094
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate - cracked

  23. Pass2,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    2,545 miles
    Test number
    251115105353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 HRT

Does T121 HRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 HRT is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 HRT?
The MOT on T121 HRT is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 HRT done?
T121 HRT was recorded at 80,340 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,800 miles a year.
Has T121 HRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 HRT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T121 HRT 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 T121 HRT find?
T121 HRT passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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