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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T137 BYYMOT history

T137 BYY is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,277 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T137 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T137 BYY was last recorded at 135,277 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,277 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,277 miles
  • 2025 – 132,395 miles
  • 2024 – 128,181 miles
  • 2023 – 127,608 miles
  • 2022 – 125,985 miles
  • 2021 – 125,435 miles
  • 2019 – 123,320 miles
  • 2018 – 118,672 miles
  • 2017 – 113,532 miles
  • 2016 – 109,689 miles
  • 2014 – 107,386 miles
  • 2013 – 102,005 miles
  • 2012 – 96,115 miles
  • 2011 – 94,428 miles
  • 2010 – 91,501 miles
  • 2009 – 88,614 miles
  • 2008 – 79,059 miles
  • 2007 – 69,872 miles
  • 2006 – 61,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,277 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack as slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,277 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,277 miles
    Test number
    108879227769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack as slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail135,277 miles (+2,882)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,277 miles
    Test number
    329885199464
    • MajorPower steering component leaking reservoir leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack as slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass132,395 miles (+4,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,395 miles
    Test number
    222396231965
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,181 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,181 miles
    Test number
    633706780019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,608 miles (+1,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,608 miles
    Test number
    650503758328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass125,985 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,985 miles
    Test number
    466971906408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,435 miles (+2,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,435 miles
    Test number
    568905232668
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass123,320 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,320 miles
    Test number
    809507243903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake hose to pipe clip is slightly broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail123,312 miles (+4,640)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,312 miles
    Test number
    371421703460
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipe to hose clip is slightly broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,672 miles (+5,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    840542026867
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area is damp with oil
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint appears to be loose (7.1.2)

  11. Pass113,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,532 miles
    Test number
    415104864902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,532 miles (+3,843)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,532 miles
    Test number
    501407412545
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass109,689 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,689 miles
    Test number
    573198843051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,386 miles (+5,381)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    485688454312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  15. Pass102,005 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,005 miles
    Test number
    898947313327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,115 miles (+1,687)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    735493912300
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass94,428 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    668986541326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,501 miles (+2,887)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    390187510363
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight distortion to inside tread
    • NoteSlight play in offside front inner rack joint

  19. Pass88,614 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,614 miles
    Test number
    731157889230
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail88,438 miles (+9,379)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    133107269224
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear park brake cable not clipped at rear

  21. Pass79,059 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,059 miles
    Test number
    433953868281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail79,058 miles (+9,186)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    522792368215
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass69,872 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,872 miles
    Test number
    884546747209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,017 miles
    Test number
    892326896052
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about T137 BYY

Does T137 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T137 BYY is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T137 BYY?
The MOT on T137 BYY is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T137 BYY done?
T137 BYY was recorded at 135,277 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,722 miles a year.
Has T137 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T137 BYY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T137 BYY 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 T137 BYY find?
T137 BYY passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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