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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T274 MDAMOT history

T274 MDA is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 196,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2025
Mileage
196,373 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 MDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 MDA was last recorded at 196,373 miles on 14 May 2024, 3,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,820 miles · 28 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,553 miles
Average per year
6,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,373 miles
  • 2021 – 192,820 miles
  • 2020 – 174,189 miles
  • 2017 – 173,205 miles
  • 2016 – 173,093 miles
  • 2015 – 172,635 miles
  • 2012 – 169,505 miles
  • 2011 – 160,200 miles
  • 2009 – 125,831 miles
  • 2008 – 103,013 miles
  • 2007 – 88,234 miles
  • 2006 – 77,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,373 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    196,373 miles
    Test number
    103930294069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Fail196,373 miles (+3,553)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,373 miles
    Test number
    675154149718
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass192,820 miles (+18,631)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    192,820 miles
    Test number
    128242595903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,189 miles (+984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    174,189 miles
    Test number
    632735610911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,205 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,205 miles
    Test number
    364772925197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,093 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    173,093 miles
    Test number
    409475859623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,635 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    172,635 miles
    Test number
    955309485123
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail172,477 miles (+2,972)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,477 miles
    Test number
    665025575159
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass169,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    169,505 miles
    Test number
    207882182035
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail169,505 miles (+9,305)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,505 miles
    Test number
    676272182054
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass160,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    160,200 miles
    Test number
    167036971031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    751118380079
    • 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)

  13. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    514735280058
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass125,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,831 miles
    Test number
    840706489088
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail125,831 miles (+22,818)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,831 miles
    Test number
    534606189077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,013 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    341093078029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,012 miles (+14,778)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    114432178494
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass88,234 miles (+11,067)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,234 miles
    Test number
    762634277022
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn un/even 3mm 225/50/zr16

  19. Pass77,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,167 miles
    Test number
    683260786084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T274 MDA

Does T274 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T274 MDA expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T274 MDA?
The MOT on T274 MDA expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T274 MDA done?
T274 MDA was recorded at 196,373 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 6,568 miles a year.
Has T274 MDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 MDA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T274 MDA 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 T274 MDA find?
T274 MDA passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with 10 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s, and 7 more.

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