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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T271 NARMOT history

T271 NAR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 62,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,657 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 NAR was last recorded at 62,657 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,848 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
809 miles
Average per year
1,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,657 miles
  • 2025 – 61,848 miles
  • 2024 – 61,458 miles
  • 2022 – 60,721 miles
  • 2012 – 60,596 miles
  • 2011 – 52,439 miles
  • 2010 – 50,363 miles
  • 2009 – 47,623 miles
  • 2008 – 45,188 miles
  • 2007 – 40,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,657 miles
    Test number
    211369397241
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail62,657 miles (+809)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,657 miles
    Test number
    769364564725
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass61,848 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,848 miles
    Test number
    366446286928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,458 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,458 miles
    Test number
    514727311197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,721 miles
    Test number
    351417923001
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail60,721 miles (+125)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,721 miles
    Test number
    659979138609
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass60,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,596 miles
    Test number
    169778582126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Fail60,596 miles (+8,157)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,596 miles
    Test number
    907288782108
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass52,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,439 miles
    Test number
    849451961113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,439 miles (+2,076)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,439 miles
    Test number
    407890761145
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,363 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    494410790190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,623 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    753944189145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass47,623 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    772624689119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,188 miles (+4,793)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    892815718070
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracking and on 2mm
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass40,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    201919907013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T271 NAR

Does T271 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T271 NAR is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T271 NAR?
The MOT on T271 NAR is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T271 NAR done?
T271 NAR was recorded at 62,657 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,141 miles a year.
Has T271 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 NAR has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T271 NAR 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 T271 NAR find?
T271 NAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer.

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