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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T261 LAFMOT history

T261 LAF is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,466 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 LAF was last recorded at 64,466 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,285 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
1,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,466 miles
  • 2025 – 64,285 miles
  • 2024 – 64,030 miles
  • 2023 – 63,684 miles
  • 2022 – 63,193 miles
  • 2021 – 62,721 miles
  • 2020 – 62,137 miles
  • 2019 – 61,797 miles
  • 2018 – 61,289 miles
  • 2017 – 60,858 miles
  • 2016 – 60,172 miles
  • 2013 – 58,570 miles
  • 2011 – 58,561 miles
  • 2010 – 57,606 miles
  • 2009 – 53,933 miles
  • 2008 – 48,990 miles
  • 2007 – 44,617 miles
  • 2006 – 39,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,466 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,466 miles (+181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    174898228018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,285 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    598108574685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass64,030 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,030 miles
    Test number
    328045309679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,684 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,684 miles
    Test number
    506202537840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,193 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,193 miles
    Test number
    111722435321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,721 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    461181451609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,137 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    175930236723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,797 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    61,797 miles
    Test number
    639994983668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,289 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,289 miles
    Test number
    437543224167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,858 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    312354404277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,172 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,172 miles
    Test number
    367969154048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,168 miles (+1,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,168 miles
    Test number
    977697229071
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass58,570 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    959104753144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,561 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,561 miles
    Test number
    735020771220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,606 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,606 miles
    Test number
    654359570235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,601 miles (+3,668)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    773394860229
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres close to body on full lock

  17. Pass53,933 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,933 miles
    Test number
    770628949097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,990 miles (+4,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,990 miles
    Test number
    491603568086
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass44,617 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    811534047094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,569 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,569 miles
    Test number
    172441356443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil level close to min.
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres getting close to limit

Questions about T261 LAF

Does T261 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T261 LAF is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T261 LAF?
The MOT on T261 LAF is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T261 LAF done?
T261 LAF was recorded at 64,466 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 1,224 miles a year.
Has T261 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 LAF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T261 LAF 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 T261 LAF find?
T261 LAF passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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