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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

T2 LLSMOT history

T2 LLS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,618 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 LLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 LLS was last recorded at 81,618 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,784 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
2,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,618 miles
  • 2025 – 80,784 miles
  • 2023 – 79,379 miles
  • 2022 – 79,082 miles
  • 2021 – 78,485 miles
  • 2020 – 78,074 miles
  • 2019 – 76,215 miles
  • 2018 – 75,299 miles
  • 2017 – 74,013 miles
  • 2016 – 72,426 miles
  • 2015 – 70,364 miles
  • 2014 – 68,536 miles
  • 2013 – 65,946 miles
  • 2012 – 59,548 miles
  • 2011 – 56,186 miles
  • 2010 – 50,505 miles
  • 2009 – 45,959 miles
  • 2008 – 41,607 miles
  • 2007 – 37,389 miles
  • 2006 – 31,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,618 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge of tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,618 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,618 miles
    Test number
    277605240915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16v (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,784 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    930956156532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,379 miles (+297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,379 miles
    Test number
    475764984563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass79,082 miles (+597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,082 miles
    Test number
    242999172182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass78,485 miles (+411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    230360311328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass78,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    472219240463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail78,074 miles (+1,859)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    585574514848
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass76,215 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    327965939050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    558401577868
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail75,299 miles (+1,286)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    370427665536
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,013 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    319087440260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail73,992 miles (+1,566)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    429395410302
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill, holed through over sill through to main sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill, holed over sill through to main sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass72,426 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    855729267223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,364 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    337499485121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail70,342 miles (+1,806)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,342 miles
    Test number
    645437775118
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass68,536 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    498902294139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,517 miles (+2,571)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    947968384107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass65,946 miles (+273)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    887493883105
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear main brake pipes at n/s near rear suspension appear slightly corroded
    • NoteMovement in both front lower wish bone outer suspension ball joint bondings
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer shoulders
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe along lower wish bone slightly corroded / greased

  19. Fail65,673 miles (+6,125)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    278069473170
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear main brake pipes at n/s near rear suspension appear slightly corroded
    • NoteMovement in both front lower wish bone outer suspension ball joint bondings
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer shoulders
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe along lower wish bone slightly corroded / greased

  20. Pass59,548 miles (+3,362)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,548 miles
    Test number
    985686262121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes to caliper flexiable hoses slightly corroded / covered in grease
    • NoteBoth rear main brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower ball joints

  21. Pass56,186 miles (+5,681)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,186 miles
    Test number
    818868281105
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake pads appear to be wearing thin
    • NoteBoth rear tyres nearing legal limit (2mm of tread left)
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower ball joints

  22. Pass50,505 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,505 miles
    Test number
    642837180122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,959 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,959 miles
    Test number
    110217389118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,937 miles (+4,330)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    583822189132
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass41,607 miles (+4,218)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,607 miles
    Test number
    343898278194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corrosion

  26. Pass37,389 miles (+5,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    314898577138
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass31,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,656 miles
    Test number
    222041786185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 LLS

Does T2 LLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 LLS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 LLS?
The MOT on T2 LLS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 LLS done?
T2 LLS was recorded at 81,618 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,529 miles a year.
Has T2 LLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 LLS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T2 LLS 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 T2 LLS find?
T2 LLS passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16v.

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