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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T12 ELSMOT history

T12 ELS is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,500 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 ELS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 ELS was last recorded at 69,500 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2009: 48,927 miles, lower than 489,217 miles on 14 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,374 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,500 miles
  • 2025 – 68,374 miles
  • 2024 – 67,219 miles
  • 2023 – 66,288 miles
  • 2022 – 65,367 miles
  • 2021 – 64,661 miles
  • 2019 – 63,756 miles
  • 2018 – 61,506 miles
  • 2017 – 58,542 miles
  • 2016 – 57,249 miles
  • 2015 – 56,107 miles
  • 2014 – 55,357 miles
  • 2013 – 54,222 miles
  • 2012 – 53,411 miles
  • 2011 – 52,225 miles
  • 2010 – 50,983 miles
  • 2009 – 48,927 miles
  • 2008 – 46,863 miles
  • 2007 – 44,375 miles
  • 2006 – 41,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,500 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,500 miles (+1,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    968727802582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  2. Pass68,374 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,374 miles
    Test number
    549779348589
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail68,358 miles (+1,139)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    691842761125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass67,219 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,219 miles
    Test number
    709276613629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,288 miles (+921)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    426977657177
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Front Lower 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))
  6. Pass65,367 miles (+706)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,367 miles
    Test number
    568798663390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
  7. Pass64,661 miles (+905)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,661 miles
    Test number
    508331399814
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps heavily corroded
  8. Pass63,756 miles (+2,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,756 miles
    Test number
    155510008735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush cracked but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush cracked but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass61,506 miles (+1,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,506 miles
    Test number
    594203369364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass60,348 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,348 miles
    Test number
    279761285041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,346 miles (+1,804)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,346 miles
    Test number
    455073188089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass58,542 miles (+1,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,542 miles
    Test number
    226021447745
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
  13. Pass57,249 miles (+1,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,249 miles
    Test number
    777846693405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe covered in grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre 3mm of tread on edges (225/50/16)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 3mm of tread outer edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
  14. Pass56,107 miles (+750)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    167810455135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes covered in grease
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working
    • NoteN/s front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges (225/50/16)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge
  15. Pass55,357 miles (+1,135)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,357 miles
    Test number
    668427844124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass54,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    705136553119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail54,222 miles (+811)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    945854253117
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass53,411 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    908289142180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,225 miles (+1,242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    159470031181
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm max.
  20. Pass50,983 miles (+91)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,983 miles
    Test number
    783132750163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front lolly pop bushes have slight movement and starting to split.
    • NoteBoth washer jets requier adjustment.
  21. Fail50,892 miles (+1,965)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    640370740191
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front lolly pop bushes have slight movement and starting to split.
    • NoteBoth washer jets requier adjustment.
  22. Pass48,927 miles (-440,290)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,927 miles
    Test number
    294135639187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail489,217 miles (+442,354)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    489,217 miles
    Test number
    633294139169
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  24. Pass46,863 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,863 miles
    Test number
    934820448187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  25. Fail46,812 miles (+2,437)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,812 miles
    Test number
    263855138186
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  26. Pass44,375 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    834268427123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    172720236198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 ELS

Does T12 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 ELS is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 ELS?
The MOT on T12 ELS is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 ELS done?
T12 ELS was recorded at 69,500 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has T12 ELS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 ELS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 ELS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T12 ELS find?
T12 ELS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; rear coil spring corroded; front and rear suspension components corroded.

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