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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T157 LRTMOT history

T157 LRT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 80,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
80,867 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 LRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 LRT was last recorded at 80,867 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2013: 69,513 miles, lower than 76,991 miles on 2 Dec 2011.

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
80,363 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
504 miles
Average per year
2,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,867 miles
  • 2024 – 80,363 miles
  • 2023 – 80,240 miles
  • 2022 – 80,202 miles
  • 2021 – 79,810 miles
  • 2020 – 79,530 miles
  • 2019 – 79,475 miles
  • 2018 – 79,205 miles
  • 2017 – 79,165 miles
  • 2016 – 79,046 miles
  • 2015 – 77,531 miles
  • 2014 – 72,362 miles
  • 2013 – 69,516 miles
  • 2011 – 76,991 miles
  • 2010 – 65,481 miles
  • 2009 – 62,451 miles
  • 2008 – 59,256 miles
  • 2007 – 52,178 miles
  • 2006 – 41,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,867 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front front hub corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front front hub corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront antirollbar linkages corroded
  • AdvisoryFront track rod ends 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,867 miles (+504)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,867 miles
    Test number
    760100678148
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front hub corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front hub corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront antirollbar linkages corroded
    • AdvisoryFront track rod ends corroded

  2. Pass80,363 miles (+123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,363 miles
    Test number
    698983186697
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components

  3. Pass80,240 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,240 miles
    Test number
    683444478376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion

  4. Fail80,214 miles (+12)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    146352329278
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,202 miles (+392)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,202 miles
    Test number
    449394264412
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass79,810 miles (+280)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    155474497682
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,530 miles
    Test number
    529560977710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,530 miles (+55)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,530 miles
    Test number
    892305333639
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass79,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,475 miles
    Test number
    505132813554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,475 miles (+270)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,475 miles
    Test number
    233249741638
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass79,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    937092284363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,205 miles (+40)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    170685846557
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass79,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,165 miles
    Test number
    593940599322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,165 miles (+119)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,165 miles
    Test number
    985069145272
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass79,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    919139987626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,046 miles (+1,515)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    764285343237
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass77,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,531 miles
    Test number
    416971675039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,531 miles (+5,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,531 miles
    Test number
    769474065002
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass72,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    186666384099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,362 miles (+2,846)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    168145384404
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass69,516 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    777552023192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,513 miles (-7,478)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,513 miles
    Test number
    388551623199
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Fail76,991 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,991 miles
    Test number
    315656731399
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass76,991 miles (+11,510)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,991 miles
    Test number
    375186631394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,481 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,481 miles
    Test number
    660993930377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,451 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    800844239327
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass62,451 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    963464239394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,256 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    992710038360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,178 miles (+10,274)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,178 miles
    Test number
    523413027357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    350655726355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T157 LRT

Does T157 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 LRT expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 LRT?
The MOT on T157 LRT expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 LRT done?
T157 LRT was recorded at 80,867 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
Has T157 LRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 LRT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T157 LRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T157 LRT find?
T157 LRT passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint; offside headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint; drive belt worn, but not excessively cracked, and 14 more.

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