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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T290 ALRMOT history

T290 ALR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,667 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 ALR
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 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 ALR was last recorded at 64,667 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,436 miles · 21 May 2020
Between the last two tests
1,231 miles
Average per year
2,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,667 miles
  • 2020 – 63,436 miles
  • 2019 – 60,401 miles
  • 2018 – 58,500 miles
  • 2017 – 56,563 miles
  • 2016 – 52,667 miles
  • 2015 – 50,917 miles
  • 2013 – 46,640 miles
  • 2012 – 43,368 miles
  • 2011 – 40,041 miles
  • 2010 – 35,982 miles
  • 2009 – 32,906 miles
  • 2008 – 30,602 miles
  • 2007 – 27,488 miles
  • 2006 – 23,818 miles
  • 2005 – 21,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,667 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,667 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    986849940203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    579735590457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,436 miles (+3,035)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    554659782193
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,401 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    654443232919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,500 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    290324738918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing
    • 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 Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing

  6. Fail58,500 miles (+1,937)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    281622354838
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing
    • 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 Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing

  7. Pass56,563 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    264476500929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,667 miles (+1,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    896819270802
    • AdvisoryBonnet catches sticky operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail50,917 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    236352175042
    • Repaired at testAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

  10. Pass50,917 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    599882075025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,640 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    686125813316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,368 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,368 miles
    Test number
    228741212368
    • NoteSlight movement to O/S/F & N/S/F lower wishbone ball joints

  13. Fail43,368 miles (+3,327)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,368 miles
    Test number
    978490812354
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight movement to O/S/F & N/S/F lower wishbone ball joints

  14. Pass40,041 miles (+4,059)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,041 miles
    Test number
    467161621419
    • 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)
    • NoteHigh -level brake-light not working

  15. Pass35,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,982 miles
    Test number
    374953910317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,982 miles (+3,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,982 miles
    Test number
    483773710466
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass32,906 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,906 miles
    Test number
    492682729313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,602 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,602 miles
    Test number
    862351218367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,488 miles (+3,670)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,488 miles
    Test number
    562144027360
    • NoteThe N/S/R tyre is on 2mm.
    • NoteThere is some play in the O/S steering arm.

  20. Fail23,818 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,818 miles
    Test number
    941676826346
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass23,818 miles (+2,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,818 miles
    Test number
    971586926380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass21,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,133 miles
    Test number
    801200835373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T290 ALR

Does T290 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T290 ALR is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T290 ALR?
The MOT on T290 ALR is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T290 ALR done?
T290 ALR was recorded at 64,667 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,132 miles a year.
Has T290 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 ALR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2020.
Has the mileage on T290 ALR 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 T290 ALR find?
T290 ALR passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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