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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T252 UMRMOT history

T252 UMR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,911 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 UMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 UMR was last recorded at 76,911 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,471 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
440 miles
Average per year
1,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,911 miles
  • 2025 – 76,471 miles
  • 2024 – 76,024 miles
  • 2023 – 75,674 miles
  • 2022 – 75,242 miles
  • 2021 – 74,805 miles
  • 2020 – 74,398 miles
  • 2018 – 73,976 miles
  • 2013 – 73,333 miles
  • 2012 – 71,919 miles
  • 2011 – 70,027 miles
  • 2010 – 67,726 miles
  • 2009 – 64,206 miles
  • 2008 – 61,233 miles
  • 2007 – 58,770 miles
  • 2006 – 55,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,911 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shocks (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal crackingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,911 miles
    Test number
    358371024823
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking
  2. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    548221291536
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking
  3. Pass76,471 miles (+447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    235677819288
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass76,024 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    903496935930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,674 miles (+432)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,674 miles
    Test number
    688971127375
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass75,242 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,242 miles
    Test number
    154751289387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,805 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    516789563187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass74,642 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,642 miles
    Test number
    397538407064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,398 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,398 miles
    Test number
    814109733635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,976 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,976 miles
    Test number
    878157790376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,333 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    417755973295
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass73,333 miles (+1,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    505975773235
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass71,919 miles (+1,892)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,919 miles
    Test number
    835863182259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges/outer tread perished
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split
  14. Pass70,027 miles (+2,301)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    836923881279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
  15. Pass67,726 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    572624870201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,724 miles (+3,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,724 miles
    Test number
    483623970259
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass64,206 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    630052279251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,233 miles (+2,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    840055978291
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass58,770 miles (+2,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,770 miles
    Test number
    212245277219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass55,988 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    103147776293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T252 UMR

Does T252 UMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 UMR is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T252 UMR?
The MOT on T252 UMR is valid until 8 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 UMR done?
T252 UMR was recorded at 76,911 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,064 miles a year.
Has T252 UMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 UMR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T252 UMR 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 UMR find?
T252 UMR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks; fuel filler cap seal cracking.

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