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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T290 FWLMOT history

T290 FWL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 137,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
137,389 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 FWL
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
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 FWL was last recorded at 137,389 miles on 5 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2014: 116,333 miles, lower than 116,335 miles on 23 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,388 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,389 miles
  • 2025 – 137,349 miles
  • 2024 – 136,838 miles
  • 2023 – 136,648 miles
  • 2022 – 136,475 miles
  • 2021 – 136,259 miles
  • 2020 – 136,076 miles
  • 2019 – 135,787 miles
  • 2018 – 135,319 miles
  • 2017 – 132,216 miles
  • 2016 – 125,326 miles
  • 2015 – 120,883 miles
  • 2014 – 116,333 miles
  • 2013 – 111,416 miles
  • 2012 – 109,056 miles
  • 2011 – 107,116 miles
  • 2010 – 101,850 miles
  • 2009 – 96,771 miles
  • 2008 – 92,861 miles
  • 2007 – 76,430 miles
  • 2006 – 61,443 miles
  • 2005 – 58,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,389 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,389 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    137,389 miles
    Test number
    883494513586
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,388 miles (+39)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,388 miles
    Test number
    733089829229
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,349 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,349 miles
    Test number
    662322368552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,348 miles (+510)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,348 miles
    Test number
    596365131757
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,838 miles (+190)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,838 miles
    Test number
    668029010204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake recording minimum 16%

  6. Pass136,648 miles (+173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,648 miles
    Test number
    900788592989
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass136,475 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,475 miles
    Test number
    569975571879
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,469 miles (+210)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,469 miles
    Test number
    240962507238
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass136,259 miles (+183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,259 miles
    Test number
    342386505071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass136,076 miles (+289)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,076 miles
    Test number
    830021752714
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass135,787 miles (+468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,787 miles
    Test number
    292661611787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass135,319 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    633292309616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,318 miles (+3,102)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,318 miles
    Test number
    595487011253
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass132,216 miles (+6,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,216 miles
    Test number
    975321097306
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

  15. Pass125,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,326 miles
    Test number
    347430451128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,325 miles (+4,442)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    817776591203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass120,883 miles (+4,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    867494946953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass116,333 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,333 miles
    Test number
    378997894457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,335 miles (+4,919)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,335 miles
    Test number
    318796994464
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass111,416 miles (+2,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,416 miles
    Test number
    728206593244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass109,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,056 miles
    Test number
    766589592212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,055 miles (+1,939)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,055 miles
    Test number
    306059592270
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass107,116 miles (+5,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,116 miles
    Test number
    567602301336
    • 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)

  24. Pass101,850 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,850 miles
    Test number
    502175400367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,771 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,771 miles
    Test number
    551955169299
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass96,771 miles (+3,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,771 miles
    Test number
    760825669294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass92,861 miles (+16,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,861 miles
    Test number
    322978148419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass76,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,430 miles
    Test number
    422085647187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail76,430 miles (+14,987)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,430 miles
    Test number
    451675747181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass61,443 miles (+2,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,443 miles
    Test number
    393976366132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass58,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    961203745377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T290 FWL

Does T290 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T290 FWL is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T290 FWL?
The MOT on T290 FWL is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T290 FWL done?
T290 FWL was recorded at 137,389 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,848 miles a year.
Has T290 FWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 FWL has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T290 FWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T290 FWL find?
T290 FWL passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 11 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi, and 8 more.

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