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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T311 TMRMOT history

T311 TMR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 130,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,254 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T311 TMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T311 TMR was last recorded at 130,254 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2020: 129,214 miles, lower than 129,704 miles on 24 Jun 2020.

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
130,172 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
2,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,254 miles
  • 2025 – 130,172 miles
  • 2024 – 129,563 miles
  • 2022 – 129,325 miles
  • 2021 – 129,246 miles
  • 2020 – 129,214 miles
  • 2018 – 128,352 miles
  • 2017 – 122,966 miles
  • 2016 – 117,694 miles
  • 2015 – 114,490 miles
  • 2014 – 110,678 miles
  • 2013 – 107,571 miles
  • 2012 – 103,534 miles
  • 2011 – 99,796 miles
  • 2010 – 95,357 miles
  • 2009 – 91,031 miles
  • 2008 – 86,067 miles
  • 2007 – 80,835 miles
  • 2006 – 75,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,254 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides of vehicle near to jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting around steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber broken but system still supported by rear hanger
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside has corrosion to most components including suspension

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring worn both side rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,254 miles (+82)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,254 miles
    Test number
    713976222674
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides of vehicle near to jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting around steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber broken but system still supported by rear hanger
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has corrosion to most components including suspension

  2. Pass130,172 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,172 miles
    Test number
    890513114772
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail130,170 miles (+607)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,170 miles
    Test number
    383475111829
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass129,563 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,563 miles
    Test number
    824716972622
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on under body components

  5. Pass129,325 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,325 miles
    Test number
    193052563842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,300 miles (+54)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,300 miles
    Test number
    609871252392
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass129,246 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,246 miles
    Test number
    679425779981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,214 miles (-490)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,214 miles
    Test number
    922623226604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,704 miles (+1,352)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,704 miles
    Test number
    882703462310
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass128,352 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,352 miles
    Test number
    561434930027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,966 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,966 miles
    Test number
    682123207449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,933 miles (+5,239)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    457810615278
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill of (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing of (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from

  13. Pass117,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,694 miles
    Test number
    539783800559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail117,694 miles (+3,204)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,694 miles
    Test number
    561725786379
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass114,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    784126850470
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail114,490 miles (+3,812)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    277881128833
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass110,678 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,678 miles
    Test number
    939150744260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail110,677 miles (+3,106)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,677 miles
    Test number
    596018534298
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass107,571 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,571 miles
    Test number
    186741443280
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass103,534 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,534 miles
    Test number
    117005842235
    • NoteEx back box condition

  21. Fail103,534 miles (+3,738)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,534 miles
    Test number
    635963642242
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEx back box condition

  22. Pass99,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    956736031215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,796 miles (+4,439)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    875446931234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass95,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    621385940282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail95,357 miles (+4,326)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    103275840273
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass91,031 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,031 miles
    Test number
    392600249227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,067 miles (+5,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,067 miles
    Test number
    681585648249
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass80,835 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    223750547276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,669 miles (+5,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,669 miles
    Test number
    484396537234
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass75,403 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,403 miles
    Test number
    233066536275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass73,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,565 miles
    Test number
    363599816037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T311 TMR

Does T311 TMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T311 TMR is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T311 TMR?
The MOT on T311 TMR is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T311 TMR done?
T311 TMR was recorded at 130,254 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,769 miles a year.
Has T311 TMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T311 TMR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T311 TMR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T311 TMR find?
T311 TMR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides of vehicle near to jacking points; offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting around steering rack gaitor, and 3 more.

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