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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T15 FEVMOT history

T15 FEV is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,670 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 FEV
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 FEV was last recorded at 98,670 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,652 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,670 miles
  • 2023 – 98,652 miles
  • 2022 – 98,234 miles
  • 2021 – 96,882 miles
  • 2020 – 96,560 miles
  • 2019 – 95,761 miles
  • 2018 – 94,970 miles
  • 2017 – 93,539 miles
  • 2016 – 92,393 miles
  • 2015 – 90,952 miles
  • 2014 – 89,906 miles
  • 2013 – 88,347 miles
  • 2012 – 83,510 miles
  • 2011 – 76,095 miles
  • 2010 – 67,567 miles
  • 2009 – 59,440 miles
  • 2008 – 51,567 miles
  • 2007 – 42,843 miles
  • 2006 – 33,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,670 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,670 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,670 miles
    Test number
    699233738282
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail98,652 miles (+418)2 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,652 miles
    Test number
    164835140138
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak back of engine and radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,234 miles (+1,352)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,234 miles
    Test number
    552957471878
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rear of engine
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,882 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,882 miles
    Test number
    757046439737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,881 miles (+321)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,881 miles
    Test number
    686877846376
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass96,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    801406386080
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,560 miles (+799)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    313982648510
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,761 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,761 miles
    Test number
    887254872401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,970 miles
    Test number
    519405014140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,969 miles (+1,430)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    621375378408
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass93,539 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,539 miles
    Test number
    193413766927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail93,539 miles (+1,146)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,539 miles
    Test number
    412384779199
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,393 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,393 miles
    Test number
    173070305581
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre valve perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail92,393 miles (+1,441)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,393 miles
    Test number
    417881021893
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre valve perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass90,952 miles (+1,046)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,952 miles
    Test number
    125747845193
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked/perished.
    • NoteOffside front wiperblade split on edges.

  16. Pass89,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,906 miles
    Test number
    837159434127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail89,906 miles (+1,559)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,906 miles
    Test number
    916179034167
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass88,347 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,347 miles
    Test number
    415688053105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail88,347 miles (+4,837)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,347 miles
    Test number
    177018253134
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass83,510 miles (+7,415)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    768173562111
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

  21. Pass76,095 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    215667361449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,094 miles (+8,527)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    879076061183
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass67,567 miles (+8,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    822529140090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass59,440 miles (+7,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    364425659079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass51,567 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    333505348004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,843 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,843 miles
    Test number
    663197457020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail42,814 miles (+9,362)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    113404057489
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass33,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,452 miles
    Test number
    141591456015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 FEV

Does T15 FEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 FEV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 FEV?
The MOT on T15 FEV is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 FEV done?
T15 FEV was recorded at 98,670 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,244 miles a year.
Has T15 FEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 FEV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T15 FEV 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 T15 FEV find?
T15 FEV passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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