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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T211 BYYMOT history

T211 BYY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,112 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T211 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T211 BYY was last recorded at 62,112 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,732 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,112 miles
  • 2025 – 61,732 miles
  • 2024 – 61,266 miles
  • 2023 – 60,756 miles
  • 2022 – 59,922 miles
  • 2021 – 59,641 miles
  • 2020 – 57,250 miles
  • 2019 – 54,333 miles
  • 2018 – 53,145 miles
  • 2017 – 51,964 miles
  • 2016 – 50,578 miles
  • 2014 – 47,381 miles
  • 2007 – 46,726 miles
  • 2006 – 42,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,112 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • A/C pipe leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,112 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    729736928708
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass61,732 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,732 miles
    Test number
    470975583761
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass61,266 miles (+510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    997068604443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass60,756 miles (+834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,756 miles
    Test number
    967457621988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,922 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    361295252315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,641 miles (+3)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,641 miles
    Test number
    880944273166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, middle (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryA/C pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Manual gear box: just meet minimum requirements, very wet out put shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are 17 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail59,638 miles (+2,388)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    837000936473
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sidelight lens damage /broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, middle (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryA/C pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Manual gear box: just meet minimum requirements, very wet out put shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are 17 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass57,250 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    932008695851
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp lens slightly damaged around edge, but no effect on emitted light & unlikely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail57,250 miles (+2,917)1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    943160548840
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low P.R.S adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp lens slightly damaged around edge, but no effect on emitted light & unlikely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass54,333 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,333 miles
    Test number
    619323234746
    • AdvisoryRear cross beam bushes worn

  11. Fail54,332 miles (+1,187)5 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,332 miles
    Test number
    835984615186
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryRear cross beam bushes worn

  12. Pass53,145 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,145 miles
    Test number
    645192625374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,964 miles
    Test number
    462312866613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,964 miles (+1,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,964 miles
    Test number
    514197332698
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass50,578 miles (+3,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    818701276646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass47,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    449352474220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,381 miles (+655)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    246528964268
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass46,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,726 miles
    Test number
    174716557162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,726 miles (+4,338)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,726 miles
    Test number
    290776357479
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass42,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,388 miles
    Test number
    252897756124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T211 BYY

Does T211 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T211 BYY is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T211 BYY?
The MOT on T211 BYY is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T211 BYY done?
T211 BYY was recorded at 62,112 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 972 miles a year.
Has T211 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T211 BYY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T211 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 T211 BYY find?
T211 BYY passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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