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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T347 RDSMOT history

T347 RDS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,405 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T347 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T347 RDS was last recorded at 134,405 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,400 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,405 miles
  • 2025 – 128,761 miles
  • 2024 – 127,314 miles
  • 2023 – 124,554 miles
  • 2022 – 120,523 miles
  • 2021 – 117,831 miles
  • 2019 – 116,331 miles
  • 2018 – 113,362 miles
  • 2017 – 107,787 miles
  • 2016 – 100,015 miles
  • 2015 – 93,472 miles
  • 2014 – 93,327 miles
  • 2013 – 87,145 miles
  • 2012 – 81,576 miles
  • 2011 – 74,573 miles
  • 2010 – 71,055 miles
  • 2009 – 63,765 miles
  • 2008 – 61,559 miles
  • 2007 – 57,874 miles
  • 2006 – 52,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,405 miles
  • AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakendRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,405 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,405 miles
    Test number
    448705587866
    • AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

  2. Fail134,400 miles (+5,639)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,400 miles
    Test number
    909767821281
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

  3. Pass128,761 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,761 miles
    Test number
    811092264957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,314 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,314 miles
    Test number
    387529610823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,554 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,554 miles
    Test number
    724958787834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,523 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,523 miles
    Test number
    519285855068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,831 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,831 miles
    Test number
    895824578808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,331 miles (+876)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    975972846032
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail115,455 miles (+2,093)1 dangerous5 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,455 miles
    Test number
    484711144569
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished

  10. Pass113,362 miles (+5,575)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,362 miles
    Test number
    407754279373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake flexi hoses corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn

  11. Pass107,787 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,787 miles
    Test number
    865732194001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,737 miles (+7,722)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,737 miles
    Test number
    382139588605
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass100,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    239018304617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

  14. Fail100,010 miles (+6,538)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,010 miles
    Test number
    440309109314
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

  15. Pass93,472 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    307198512033
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass93,327 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    767216934113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail93,325 miles (+6,180)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    279992334110
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass87,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,145 miles
    Test number
    656803403155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,145 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,145 miles
    Test number
    948932903139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    256463402169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail81,576 miles (+7,003)2 dangerous6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,576 miles
    Test number
    507357192072
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight movement at o/s/fr steering arm

  22. Pass74,573 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,573 miles
    Test number
    475803981072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail74,570 miles (+3,515)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    116901181031
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass71,055 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,055 miles
    Test number
    600961090085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,765 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    571772199086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail63,711 miles (+2,152)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    914616479070
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass61,559 miles (+3,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    350272698084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass57,874 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,874 miles
    Test number
    342343197099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  29. Fail57,874 miles (+5,340)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,874 miles
    Test number
    104933197049
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  30. Pass52,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,534 miles
    Test number
    781849686032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T347 RDS

Does T347 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T347 RDS is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T347 RDS?
The MOT on T347 RDS is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T347 RDS done?
T347 RDS was recorded at 134,405 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
Has T347 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T347 RDS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T347 RDS 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 T347 RDS find?
T347 RDS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend.

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