BMW logo

BMW Z3

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T294 DCDMOT history

T294 DCD is a maroon petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,043 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,590 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T294 DCD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T294 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T294 DCD was last recorded at 97,043 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,110 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,933 miles
Average per year
3,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,043 miles
  • 2024 – 93,110 miles
  • 2023 – 90,755 miles
  • 2020 – 86,648 miles
  • 2019 – 84,643 miles
  • 2018 – 81,659 miles
  • 2016 – 81,443 miles
  • 2015 – 80,455 miles
  • 2014 – 79,595 miles
  • 2013 – 76,730 miles
  • 2012 – 74,912 miles
  • 2011 – 70,190 miles
  • 2010 – 62,944 miles
  • 2009 – 51,822 miles
  • 2008 – 43,483 miles
  • 2007 – 35,335 miles
  • 2006 – 26,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,043 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose both sides fuel tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall 225/50/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,043 miles (+3,933)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,043 miles
    Test number
    746100919980
    • MinorCentral Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose both sides fuel tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass93,110 miles (+2,355)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,110 miles
    Test number
    589069593295
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed above hand brake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed above hand brake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  3. Pass90,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    334473714116
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining strap corroded

  4. Fail90,755 miles (+4,107)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    205181636154
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining strap corroded

  5. Pass86,648 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    654356659812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on shoulder an splitting 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail86,559 miles (+1,916)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,559 miles
    Test number
    173807861854
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and splitting on tread and wall 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass84,643 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,643 miles
    Test number
    549864134037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,659 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,659 miles
    Test number
    991539656687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,643 miles (+200)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,643 miles
    Test number
    310610191752
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuninated

  10. Pass81,443 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,443 miles
    Test number
    693109742814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,455 miles (+860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,455 miles
    Test number
    295204515450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass79,595 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,595 miles
    Test number
    535532354018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,730 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,730 miles
    Test number
    975539433073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,912 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,912 miles
    Test number
    849690662037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,190 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    545555431005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,944 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    554485250026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,822 miles (+8,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,822 miles
    Test number
    940164449090
    • 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)

  18. Pass43,483 miles (+8,148)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    960554568048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,335 miles
    Test number
    642259937058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,335 miles (+9,185)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,335 miles
    Test number
    394948037001
    • 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)

  21. Pass26,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    741348836033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T294 DCD

Does T294 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T294 DCD is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T294 DCD?
The MOT on T294 DCD is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T294 DCD done?
T294 DCD was recorded at 97,043 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,590 miles a year.
Has T294 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T294 DCD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T294 DCD 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 T294 DCD find?
T294 DCD passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central front hazard warning switch faulty; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; rear fuel tank slightly loose both sides fuel tank straps corroded, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T294 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.