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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T320 BFWMOT history

T320 BFW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,965 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T320 BFW
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 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T320 BFW was last recorded at 128,965 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,940 miles · 11 May 2023
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,965 miles
  • 2023 – 128,940 miles
  • 2021 – 128,645 miles
  • 2020 – 128,537 miles
  • 2019 – 126,105 miles
  • 2018 – 124,800 miles
  • 2017 – 124,788 miles
  • 2016 – 124,267 miles
  • 2015 – 121,819 miles
  • 2014 – 120,326 miles
  • 2013 – 118,811 miles
  • 2012 – 117,350 miles
  • 2011 – 115,086 miles
  • 2010 – 111,407 miles
  • 2009 – 104,373 miles
  • 2008 – 96,633 miles
  • 2007 – 87,236 miles
  • 2006 – 76,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,965 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,965 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,965 miles
    Test number
    749384162330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass128,940 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,940 miles
    Test number
    225513606927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wheels changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail128,937 miles (+292)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,937 miles
    Test number
    645871450253
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,645 miles (+108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,645 miles
    Test number
    424649769328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass128,537 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,537 miles
    Test number
    146309066540
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at rear nr axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill wing attachment area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail128,537 miles (+2,432)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,537 miles
    Test number
    440025227756
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at rear nr axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill wing attachment area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass126,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,105 miles
    Test number
    218606244492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,102 miles (+1,302)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    620030582507
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension leg base (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,800 miles
    Test number
    324673405952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail124,800 miles (+12)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,800 miles
    Test number
    923138802707
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass124,788 miles (+521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,788 miles
    Test number
    202216014990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nsr both pipes rear sections (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass124,267 miles (+2,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,267 miles
    Test number
    886825572364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass121,819 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,819 miles
    Test number
    106172085154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,326 miles (+1,515)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    195082894497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight cracking on rear tyres

  15. Pass118,811 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,811 miles
    Test number
    905952203173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,350 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,350 miles
    Test number
    787073442145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteParking brake effort low

  17. Fail117,350 miles (+2,264)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,350 miles
    Test number
    388623142102
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass115,086 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    115,086 miles
    Test number
    259984741438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,407 miles (+6)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    111,407 miles
    Test number
    592389000189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on

  20. Fail111,401 miles (+7,028)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    602396700104
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on

  21. Pass104,373 miles (+7,740)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    104,373 miles
    Test number
    873876999044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine overheating?

  22. Pass96,633 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,633 miles
    Test number
    574338408156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,625 miles (+9,389)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,625 miles
    Test number
    982577208130
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass87,236 miles (+10,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    381538087083
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing low on outer edge but not to excess

  25. Pass76,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    412637796016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T320 BFW

Does T320 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T320 BFW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T320 BFW?
The MOT on T320 BFW is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T320 BFW done?
T320 BFW was recorded at 128,965 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,613 miles a year.
Has T320 BFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T320 BFW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T320 BFW 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 T320 BFW find?
T320 BFW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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