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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T251 DCDMOT history

T251 DCD is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
67,479 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 DCD
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
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 DCD was last recorded at 67,479 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,413 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
2,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,479 miles
  • 2025 – 66,413 miles
  • 2024 – 64,709 miles
  • 2023 – 62,886 miles
  • 2022 – 61,657 miles
  • 2021 – 60,536 miles
  • 2018 – 60,498 miles
  • 2014 – 57,489 miles
  • 2013 – 55,389 miles
  • 2012 – 54,749 miles
  • 2010 – 49,806 miles
  • 2009 – 43,341 miles
  • 2008 – 37,036 miles
  • 2007 – 31,304 miles
  • 2006 – 26,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,479 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,479 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    562915263898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,413 miles
    Test number
    866177578650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail66,413 miles (+1,704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,413 miles
    Test number
    531468036697
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass64,709 miles (+1,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,709 miles
    Test number
    272096224066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass62,886 miles (+1,229)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,886 miles
    Test number
    289968537645
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass61,657 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,657 miles
    Test number
    400491362025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,536 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    329592806873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    208434893647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,498 miles (+3,009)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    757865009579
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  10. Pass57,489 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    395537154398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail57,486 miles (+2,097)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,486 miles
    Test number
    269526154376
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass55,389 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,389 miles
    Test number
    287408233395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail55,389 miles (+640)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,389 miles
    Test number
    327408833370
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,749 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,749 miles
    Test number
    847429882246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,806 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    471235050498
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass49,806 miles (+6,465)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    780145550337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass43,341 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,341 miles
    Test number
    582334739329
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn
    • NoteVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  18. Fail43,341 miles (+6,305)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,341 miles
    Test number
    442084739324
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn
    • NoteVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  19. Pass37,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,036 miles
    Test number
    333435318308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,036 miles (+5,732)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,036 miles
    Test number
    531665618375
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  21. Pass31,304 miles (+5,052)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    100544877112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBall 4 tyres slightly cracking

  22. Pass26,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,252 miles
    Test number
    751190576166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T251 DCD

Does T251 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T251 DCD is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T251 DCD?
The MOT on T251 DCD is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T251 DCD done?
T251 DCD was recorded at 67,479 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,068 miles a year.
Has T251 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 DCD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T251 DCD 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 T251 DCD find?
T251 DCD passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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