
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
Pass67,219 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 67,219 miles
- Test number
- 709276613629
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass60,348 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 60,348 miles
- Test number
- 279761285041
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Pass53,411 miles (+1,186)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 53,411 miles
- Test number
- 908289142180
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
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.
Pass48,927 miles (-440,290)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 48,927 miles
- Test number
- 294135639187
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass44,375 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 44,375 miles
- Test number
- 834268427123
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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