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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T283 TVTMOT history

T283 TVT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,833 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T283 TVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T283 TVT was last recorded at 118,833 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,360 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
2,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,833 miles
  • 2025 – 118,360 miles
  • 2024 – 118,173 miles
  • 2023 – 117,661 miles
  • 2022 – 116,760 miles
  • 2021 – 115,231 miles
  • 2020 – 115,084 miles
  • 2019 – 114,739 miles
  • 2018 – 112,983 miles
  • 2017 – 111,964 miles
  • 2016 – 110,310 miles
  • 2014 – 109,891 miles
  • 2013 – 108,266 miles
  • 2012 – 104,890 miles
  • 2011 – 101,403 miles
  • 2010 – 90,597 miles
  • 2009 – 76,974 miles
  • 2008 – 74,774 miles
  • 2007 – 70,013 miles
  • 2006 – 65,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,833 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,833 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    125008655248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,360 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    279568398526
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Pass118,173 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,173 miles
    Test number
    539023416278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,164 miles (+503)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,164 miles
    Test number
    416051072385
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass117,661 miles (+901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    257556574462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass116,760 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,760 miles
    Test number
    878789781487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,231 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,231 miles
    Test number
    851080747040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,084 miles (+345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,084 miles
    Test number
    974915370940
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass114,739 miles (+1,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,739 miles
    Test number
    402736188874
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass112,983 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,983 miles
    Test number
    111808274561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,964 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,964 miles
    Test number
    469517139863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,310 miles (+419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    151346256111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass109,891 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,891 miles
    Test number
    599587324260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,266 miles (+3,376)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,266 miles
    Test number
    765338423227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on inside edge

  15. Pass104,890 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,890 miles
    Test number
    816783232297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,879 miles (+3,476)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,879 miles
    Test number
    327210732247
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass101,403 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,403 miles
    Test number
    346761431270
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Fail101,383 miles (+10,786)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,383 miles
    Test number
    726547221284
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Pass90,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    921786220119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,597 miles (+13,623)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    893726920190
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass76,974 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    193551639118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,774 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    373971068268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,766 miles (+4,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,766 miles
    Test number
    274299858299
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass70,013 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,013 miles
    Test number
    484732027287
    • Note1,WIPER BLADES ARE WORN †2,EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED. †3,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE REAR BRAKE PIPES †4,N/S/R COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

  25. Fail70,013 miles (+4,757)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,013 miles
    Test number
    813722127245
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Note1,WIPER BLADES ARE WORN †2,EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED. †3,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE REAR BRAKE PIPES †4,N/S/R COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

  26. Pass65,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    703068926278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T283 TVT

Does T283 TVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T283 TVT is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T283 TVT?
The MOT on T283 TVT is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T283 TVT done?
T283 TVT was recorded at 118,833 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,731 miles a year.
Has T283 TVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T283 TVT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T283 TVT 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 T283 TVT find?
T283 TVT passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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