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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T275 MVWMOT history

T275 MVW is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
128,985 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T275 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T275 MVW was last recorded at 128,985 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,984 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,985 miles
  • 2023 – 128,929 miles
  • 2022 – 128,920 miles
  • 2021 – 127,891 miles
  • 2020 – 125,813 miles
  • 2019 – 124,540 miles
  • 2018 – 123,102 miles
  • 2017 – 121,840 miles
  • 2016 – 121,493 miles
  • 2015 – 120,609 miles
  • 2014 – 119,253 miles
  • 2013 – 114,875 miles
  • 2012 – 113,952 miles
  • 2011 – 113,486 miles
  • 2010 – 110,545 miles
  • 2009 – 101,752 miles
  • 2008 – 97,595 miles
  • 2007 – 94,010 miles
  • 2006 – 88,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,985 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,985 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,985 miles
    Test number
    315721467345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,984 miles (+55)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,984 miles
    Test number
    285462391965
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass128,929 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,929 miles
    Test number
    800850666298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake poor
  4. Fail128,926 miles (+6)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,926 miles
    Test number
    506078735528
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake poor
  5. Fail128,920 miles (+1,029)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,920 miles
    Test number
    843528009155
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass127,891 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,891 miles
    Test number
    672076055792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,813 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,813 miles
    Test number
    848801477870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,540 miles (+1,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    941889826609
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket deteriorated.
  9. Pass123,102 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,102 miles
    Test number
    593588131511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,840 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,840 miles
    Test number
    250454375816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring lowering kit fitted
  11. Fail121,840 miles (+347)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,840 miles
    Test number
    148512242821
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring lowering kit fitted
  12. Pass121,493 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,493 miles
    Test number
    981503907411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  13. Fail121,471 miles (+862)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,471 miles
    Test number
    342561130106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on shock absorber (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  14. Pass120,609 miles (+1,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,609 miles
    Test number
    670736454626
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights lenses cloudy
    • AdvisoryLowered coil springs fitted all round
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints
  15. Pass119,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,253 miles
    Test number
    337318984453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,253 miles (+4,378)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,253 miles
    Test number
    105237384276
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass114,875 miles (+923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,875 miles
    Test number
    826719783270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass113,952 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,952 miles
    Test number
    965649222166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Fail113,938 miles (+452)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    298405212409
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass113,486 miles (+2,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    113,486 miles
    Test number
    208897811471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass110,545 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    110,545 miles
    Test number
    193478490070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,752 miles (+4,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,752 miles
    Test number
    323635359085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass97,595 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    97,595 miles
    Test number
    311497068029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,010 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,010 miles
    Test number
    241643857015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    88,414 miles
    Test number
    104261686488
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail88,414 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,414 miles
    Test number
    293351186040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T275 MVW

Does T275 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T275 MVW expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T275 MVW?
The MOT on T275 MVW expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T275 MVW done?
T275 MVW was recorded at 128,985 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 2,077 miles a year.
Has T275 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T275 MVW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T275 MVW 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 T275 MVW find?
T275 MVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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