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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T252 MEYMOT history

T252 MEY is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,185 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 MEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 MEY was last recorded at 71,185 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,940 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
245 miles
Average per year
1,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,185 miles
  • 2025 – 70,940 miles
  • 2024 – 70,002 miles
  • 2023 – 69,301 miles
  • 2022 – 68,108 miles
  • 2021 – 66,986 miles
  • 2020 – 65,022 miles
  • 2019 – 64,204 miles
  • 2017 – 63,676 miles
  • 2016 – 63,108 miles
  • 2015 – 62,111 miles
  • 2014 – 61,500 miles
  • 2013 – 61,198 miles
  • 2012 – 61,037 miles
  • 2011 – 58,252 miles
  • 2010 – 56,383 miles
  • 2009 – 53,894 miles
  • 2008 – 51,957 miles
  • 2007 – 49,258 miles
  • 2006 – 45,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,185 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,185 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,185 miles
    Test number
    425419284380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass70,940 miles (+938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    846516705336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass70,002 miles (+701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    238021665382
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack gator nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,301 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,301 miles
    Test number
    349060280280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,108 miles (+1,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,108 miles
    Test number
    167080683300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,986 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,986 miles
    Test number
    754961152859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,022 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,022 miles
    Test number
    480315789858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,204 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,204 miles
    Test number
    524396653809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,676 miles (+568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,676 miles
    Test number
    756521270425
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass63,108 miles (+997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    118231460675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass62,111 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    127048145127
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail62,111 miles (+611)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    207627345114
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass61,500 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,500 miles
    Test number
    515246634165
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail61,495 miles (+297)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,495 miles
    Test number
    679585434162
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass61,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,198 miles
    Test number
    765785843108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,198 miles (+161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,198 miles
    Test number
    739264643136
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass61,037 miles (+2,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,037 miles
    Test number
    697379442164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass58,252 miles (+1,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    276074131401
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass56,383 miles (+2,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    813598330167
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass53,894 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    513594729124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail53,894 miles (+1,937)4 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    542001819163
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass51,957 miles (+24)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,957 miles
    Test number
    514607118122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail51,933 miles (+2,675)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    854510918146
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass49,258 miles (+3,382)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,258 miles
    Test number
    804695017101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTraces of power steering oil underneath

  25. Pass45,876 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,876 miles
    Test number
    892860676024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Fail45,831 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    801380466033
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Questions about T252 MEY

Does T252 MEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 MEY is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T252 MEY?
The MOT on T252 MEY is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T252 MEY done?
T252 MEY was recorded at 71,185 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,251 miles a year.
Has T252 MEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 MEY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2015.
Has the mileage on T252 MEY 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 T252 MEY find?
T252 MEY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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