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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T285 NARMOT history

T285 NAR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,260 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 NAR was last recorded at 142,260 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,549 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
711 miles
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,260 miles
  • 2025 – 141,549 miles
  • 2024 – 138,837 miles
  • 2023 – 135,236 miles
  • 2022 – 128,181 miles
  • 2021 – 125,720 miles
  • 2020 – 125,566 miles
  • 2019 – 119,881 miles
  • 2018 – 115,213 miles
  • 2017 – 110,921 miles
  • 2016 – 109,972 miles
  • 2015 – 109,376 miles
  • 2014 – 107,707 miles
  • 2013 – 106,924 miles
  • 2012 – 105,580 miles
  • 2011 – 102,280 miles
  • 2010 – 97,338 miles
  • 2009 – 93,011 miles
  • 2008 – 89,222 miles
  • 2007 – 86,877 miles
  • 2006 – 84,257 miles
  • 2005 – 81,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,260 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,260 miles (+711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,260 miles
    Test number
    567341291783
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass141,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,549 miles
    Test number
    457421056657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,549 miles (+2,712)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,549 miles
    Test number
    910455682213
    • MajorOffside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,837 miles (+3,601)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,837 miles
    Test number
    819876629950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass135,236 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,236 miles
    Test number
    878517244033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,181 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,181 miles
    Test number
    494166425951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass125,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,720 miles
    Test number
    799460409374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,720 miles (+154)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,720 miles
    Test number
    882937885932
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass125,566 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,566 miles
    Test number
    485774941894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,881 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,881 miles
    Test number
    253663986170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,213 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,213 miles
    Test number
    143779007015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,921 miles (+949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,921 miles
    Test number
    892392483457
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass109,972 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,972 miles
    Test number
    537920188061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% third (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low on edges

  14. Fail109,972 miles (+596)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,972 miles
    Test number
    974693598745
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% third (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low on edges

  15. Pass109,376 miles (+1,669)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,376 miles
    Test number
    957753865069
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low/ close to limits and distorted and perished. 225/50/16.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteN/s/f inner alloy wheel rim slightly distorted.
    • NoteN/s/r coil spring corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded.
    • NoteSlight nmovement in both front lower ball joints and rear arm bushes.

  16. Pass107,707 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,707 miles
    Test number
    529113984004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,924 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    528511573188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,580 miles (+3,300)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,580 miles
    Test number
    289816182186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass102,280 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,280 miles
    Test number
    388820881187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres slight cut

  20. Fail102,280 miles (+4,942)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,280 miles
    Test number
    749890781188
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres slight cut

  21. Pass97,338 miles (+4,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,338 miles
    Test number
    983571080140
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass93,011 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,011 miles
    Test number
    480047749140
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass89,222 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    104470048194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,877 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,877 miles
    Test number
    470512017229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,257 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,257 miles
    Test number
    910122616206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    523329605256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,959 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    562758405288
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T285 NAR

Does T285 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 NAR is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 NAR?
The MOT on T285 NAR is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 NAR done?
T285 NAR was recorded at 142,260 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has T285 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 NAR has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T285 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 T285 NAR find?
T285 NAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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