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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T23 DFTMOT history

T23 DFT is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,661 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 DFT
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 expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 DFT was last recorded at 89,661 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,602 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
1,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,661 miles
  • 2024 – 89,602 miles
  • 2022 – 89,193 miles
  • 2021 – 89,011 miles
  • 2020 – 88,524 miles
  • 2019 – 88,105 miles
  • 2018 – 84,587 miles
  • 2017 – 83,962 miles
  • 2016 – 81,486 miles
  • 2015 – 79,655 miles
  • 2014 – 75,890 miles
  • 2013 – 73,839 miles
  • 2012 – 70,748 miles
  • 2010 – 69,409 miles
  • 2009 – 65,472 miles
  • 2008 – 61,841 miles
  • 2007 – 59,265 miles
  • 2006 – 56,221 miles
  • 2005 – 51,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,661 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,661 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,661 miles
    Test number
    664915213766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,602 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,602 miles
    Test number
    297212954650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,193 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,193 miles
    Test number
    129668225850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,011 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,011 miles
    Test number
    503501611952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,524 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,524 miles
    Test number
    847321101209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,105 miles (+3,518)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,105 miles
    Test number
    409674572831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass84,587 miles (+625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,587 miles
    Test number
    664179430413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded

  8. Pass83,962 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    329716699941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,939 miles (+2,453)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,939 miles
    Test number
    555885124001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass81,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    124590739042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,486 miles (+1,831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    398318552813
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass79,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,655 miles
    Test number
    646943385053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,655 miles (+3,765)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,655 miles
    Test number
    717753985040
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass75,890 miles (+2,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,890 miles
    Test number
    265508754066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,839 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,839 miles
    Test number
    218593893093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,748 miles (+1,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,748 miles
    Test number
    175987882012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,409 miles (+3,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    403539380232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,472 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    981220789275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,841 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,841 miles
    Test number
    371010078487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,265 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,265 miles
    Test number
    454810967240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    171241176262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,221 miles (+4,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    763770776200
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass51,856 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    443218455239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,790 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,790 miles
    Test number
    380126255228
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T23 DFT

Does T23 DFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 DFT expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 DFT?
The MOT on T23 DFT expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 DFT done?
T23 DFT was recorded at 89,661 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 1,887 miles a year.
Has T23 DFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 DFT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T23 DFT 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 T23 DFT find?
T23 DFT passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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