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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T215 BYYMOT history

T215 BYY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
100,795 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T215 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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T215 BYY was last recorded at 100,795 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2010: 51,489 miles, lower than 450,869 miles on 28 Jul 2009.
  • 10 Jul 2012: 60,756 miles, lower than 60,765 miles on 9 Jul 2012.

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
100,792 miles · 1 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,795 miles
  • 2016 – 97,640 miles
  • 2015 – 92,903 miles
  • 2014 – 81,643 miles
  • 2013 – 68,800 miles
  • 2012 – 60,756 miles
  • 2011 – 56,213 miles
  • 2010 – 51,489 miles
  • 2009 – 450,869 miles
  • 2008 – 41,351 miles
  • 2007 – 39,287 miles
  • 2006 – 33,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    456006307120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    287284491434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    728133257701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,795 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,795 miles
    Test number
    355218308096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,792 miles (+3,152)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,792 miles
    Test number
    215551848304
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass97,640 miles (+4,737)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,640 miles
    Test number
    927344083091
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

  7. Pass92,903 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    626999415287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,896 miles (+11,253)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,896 miles
    Test number
    299046515247
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass81,643 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,643 miles
    Test number
    385336024284
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

  10. Fail81,637 miles (+12,837)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,637 miles
    Test number
    918687414264
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

  11. Pass68,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,800 miles
    Test number
    108491123285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail68,800 miles (+8,044)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,800 miles
    Test number
    478390323283
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass60,756 miles (-9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,756 miles
    Test number
    176022292186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail60,765 miles (+4,552)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,765 miles
    Test number
    795081292164
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,213 miles (+4,724)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    385540511446
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSome lift lower swivels when steering rocked.

  16. Pass51,489 miles (-399,380)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,489 miles
    Test number
    323528600438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass450,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    450,869 miles
    Test number
    351549809273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail450,869 miles (+409,518)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    450,869 miles
    Test number
    670479209211
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass41,351 miles (+2,064)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,351 miles
    Test number
    624460608231
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to limit.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre side wall cut.
    • NoteSome lift n/s & o/s front lower swivels.

  20. Fail39,287 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,287 miles
    Test number
    611459697101
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome wear in n/s & o/s lower swivals, when stearing rocked.

  21. Pass39,287 miles (+5,408)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,287 miles
    Test number
    821139297187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome wear in n/s & o/s lower swivals, when stearing rocked.

  22. Pass33,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,879 miles
    Test number
    651616506246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T215 BYY

Does T215 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T215 BYY is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T215 BYY?
The MOT on T215 BYY is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T215 BYY done?
T215 BYY was recorded at 100,795 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has T215 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T215 BYY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T215 BYY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T215 BYY find?
T215 BYY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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