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BMW Z3

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T273 BPSMOT history

T273 BPS is a purple petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 34,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
34,182 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 BPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 BPS was last recorded at 34,182 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,816 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,182 miles
  • 2025 – 33,816 miles
  • 2024 – 32,961 miles
  • 2023 – 32,883 miles
  • 2022 – 32,828 miles
  • 2021 – 32,648 miles
  • 2020 – 32,582 miles
  • 2019 – 32,365 miles
  • 2018 – 30,964 miles
  • 2017 – 30,347 miles
  • 2016 – 29,557 miles
  • 2015 – 28,393 miles
  • 2014 – 27,130 miles
  • 2013 – 24,415 miles
  • 2012 – 23,421 miles
  • 2011 – 23,154 miles
  • 2010 – 22,699 miles
  • 2009 – 21,704 miles
  • 2008 – 20,824 miles
  • 2007 – 19,902 miles
  • 2006 – 18,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,182 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside / steering and suspension components corroded

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage slight bent not fully on roll bar but not likely to fail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,182 miles (+366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    34,182 miles
    Test number
    645498420411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside / steering and suspension components corroded

  2. Pass33,816 miles (+855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    33,816 miles
    Test number
    369079062701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside , steering and suspension components corroded not weakened

  3. Pass32,961 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    32,961 miles
    Test number
    305770300894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage slight bent not fully on roll bar but not likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail32,960 miles (+77)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,960 miles
    Test number
    291875195997
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.2mm cut edges Michelin pilot HX 225/50/16 92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage slight bent not fully on roll bar but not likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass32,883 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,883 miles
    Test number
    810974800201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass32,828 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,828 miles
    Test number
    418160500090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass32,648 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,648 miles
    Test number
    103020002264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass32,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    162751580542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail32,582 miles (+217)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    836747265945
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass32,365 miles (+1,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    32,365 miles
    Test number
    592350846008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass30,964 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,964 miles
    Test number
    539988422862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,347 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,347 miles
    Test number
    729938389329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,557 miles (+1,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,557 miles
    Test number
    449897046768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass28,393 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,393 miles
    Test number
    458769785050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,130 miles (+2,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,130 miles
    Test number
    439209994029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,415 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    106358393008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,421 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,421 miles
    Test number
    177474002149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,400 miles (+246)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,400 miles
    Test number
    507272402106
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass23,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,154 miles
    Test number
    829157091066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail23,154 miles (+455)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,154 miles
    Test number
    878476891075
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass22,699 miles (+995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,699 miles
    Test number
    251617390013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass21,704 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,704 miles
    Test number
    764032999056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,824 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,824 miles
    Test number
    693992198080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,902 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,902 miles
    Test number
    913409087052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,850 miles
    Test number
    131624676082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T273 BPS

Does T273 BPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T273 BPS is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T273 BPS?
The MOT on T273 BPS is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T273 BPS done?
T273 BPS was recorded at 34,182 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 763 miles a year.
Has T273 BPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 BPS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T273 BPS 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 T273 BPS find?
T273 BPS passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; underside / steering and suspension components corroded.

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