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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T254 DNWMOT history

T254 DNW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 20,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
20,747 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T254 DNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T254 DNW was last recorded at 20,747 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,633 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,747 miles
  • 2024 – 20,633 miles
  • 2023 – 20,497 miles
  • 2022 – 20,456 miles
  • 2021 – 20,250 miles
  • 2020 – 20,160 miles
  • 2019 – 20,078 miles
  • 2018 – 20,006 miles
  • 2017 – 19,059 miles
  • 2016 – 18,797 miles
  • 2015 – 18,289 miles
  • 2014 – 17,912 miles
  • 2013 – 17,655 miles
  • 2012 – 17,215 miles
  • 2011 – 16,852 miles
  • 2010 – 16,619 miles
  • 2009 – 16,275 miles
  • 2008 – 15,887 miles
  • 2007 – 14,463 miles
  • 2006 – 13,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,747 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle coated in underseal

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,747 miles (+114)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    20,747 miles
    Test number
    870669575726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle coated in underseal

  2. Pass20,633 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    20,633 miles
    Test number
    219506564749
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle coated in underseal including all brake pipes and brake hoses and hose ferrules

  3. Pass20,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20,497 miles
    Test number
    279073222020
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes and hoses covered in wax oil

  4. Fail20,497 miles (+41)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,497 miles
    Test number
    880939287437
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes and hoses covered in wax oil

  5. Pass20,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    20,456 miles
    Test number
    838499234105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail20,456 miles (+9)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,456 miles
    Test number
    420811212900
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn vertical (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn vertical (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail20,447 miles (+197)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,447 miles
    Test number
    763286746238
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass20,250 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    20,250 miles
    Test number
    469197332235
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass20,160 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    20,160 miles
    Test number
    285340257048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,078 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    20,078 miles
    Test number
    121349251071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,006 miles
    Test number
    187196091194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail20,006 miles (+947)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,006 miles
    Test number
    689150159743
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass19,059 miles (+262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,059 miles
    Test number
    390240503705
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass18,797 miles (+508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,797 miles
    Test number
    592878272259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cut in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass18,289 miles (+377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,289 miles
    Test number
    928586095114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass17,912 miles (+257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,912 miles
    Test number
    375144684136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass17,655 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,655 miles
    Test number
    508081993166
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass17,215 miles (+363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,215 miles
    Test number
    769574392116
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass16,852 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,852 miles
    Test number
    798981501273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass16,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,619 miles
    Test number
    634563900266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,619 miles (+344)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,619 miles
    Test number
    993002800234
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass16,275 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,275 miles
    Test number
    221895299164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,887 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,887 miles
    Test number
    680729998192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,877 miles (+1,414)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,877 miles
    Test number
    843737698168
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass14,463 miles (+1,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,463 miles
    Test number
    323660307406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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)

  26. Pass13,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,420 miles
    Test number
    431562096158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T254 DNW

Does T254 DNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T254 DNW is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T254 DNW?
The MOT on T254 DNW is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T254 DNW done?
T254 DNW was recorded at 20,747 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 380 miles a year.
Has T254 DNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T254 DNW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T254 DNW 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 T254 DNW find?
T254 DNW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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