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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T147 LRTMOT history

T147 LRT is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,123 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 LRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T147 LRT was last recorded at 90,123 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,618 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,505 miles
Average per year
2,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,123 miles
  • 2025 – 88,618 miles
  • 2023 – 88,610 miles
  • 2022 – 87,084 miles
  • 2021 – 86,740 miles
  • 2019 – 85,627 miles
  • 2018 – 84,699 miles
  • 2017 – 84,166 miles
  • 2016 – 82,767 miles
  • 2015 – 81,289 miles
  • 2014 – 73,271 miles
  • 2013 – 68,849 miles
  • 2012 – 67,855 miles
  • 2011 – 66,313 miles
  • 2010 – 64,929 miles
  • 2009 – 61,566 miles
  • 2008 – 57,650 miles
  • 2007 – 54,402 miles
  • 2006 – 48,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,123 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,123 miles (+1,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,123 miles
    Test number
    811843050013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded

  2. Pass88,618 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    406073140412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,610 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,610 miles
    Test number
    107364271612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,084 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,084 miles
    Test number
    565922896769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,740 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    315736562507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,627 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    671435477488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,699 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    967432395046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Fail84,682 miles (+516)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    822341315661
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass84,166 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,166 miles
    Test number
    703188529966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,107 miles (+1,340)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    748601402776
    • FailureCentral Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass82,767 miles (+1,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    774999259283
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes at rear in poor condition

  12. Pass81,289 miles (+8,018)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,289 miles
    Test number
    195479485473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,271 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,271 miles
    Test number
    678914794056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,263 miles (+4,414)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,263 miles
    Test number
    957062794005
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass68,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,849 miles
    Test number
    589700503128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,849 miles (+994)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,849 miles
    Test number
    735040103157
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass67,855 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    616945532162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

  18. Fail67,855 miles (+1,542)3 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    276915332428
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

  19. Pass66,313 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,313 miles
    Test number
    197396631146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,929 miles
    Test number
    612084610165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,929 miles (+3,363)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,929 miles
    Test number
    940404010181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass61,566 miles (+3,916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,566 miles
    Test number
    912464809113
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  23. Pass57,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    601052588065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,650 miles (+3,248)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    470088278062
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass54,402 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,402 miles
    Test number
    281802577055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,240 miles
    Test number
    472499576065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T147 LRT

Does T147 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T147 LRT is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T147 LRT?
The MOT on T147 LRT is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T147 LRT done?
T147 LRT was recorded at 90,123 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,099 miles a year.
Has T147 LRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 LRT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T147 LRT 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 T147 LRT find?
T147 LRT passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner sill corroded.

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