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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T353 WUMMOT history

T353 WUM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,270 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T353 WUM
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
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T353 WUM was last recorded at 127,270 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,104 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
166 miles
Average per year
1,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,270 miles
  • 2024 – 127,104 miles
  • 2023 – 127,069 miles
  • 2022 – 125,839 miles
  • 2021 – 125,430 miles
  • 2020 – 124,872 miles
  • 2019 – 124,524 miles
  • 2018 – 124,027 miles
  • 2017 – 123,125 miles
  • 2016 – 121,717 miles
  • 2015 – 120,768 miles
  • 2014 – 118,419 miles
  • 2013 – 113,871 miles
  • 2012 – 108,775 miles
  • 2011 – 107,117 miles
  • 2010 – 104,997 miles
  • 2009 – 104,439 miles
  • 2008 – 103,977 miles
  • 2007 – 101,965 miles
  • 2006 – 92,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,270 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 92v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,270 miles (+166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,270 miles
    Test number
    377236875664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 92v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,104 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,104 miles
    Test number
    863494458946
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail127,104 miles (+35)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,104 miles
    Test number
    511768294883
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass127,069 miles (+1,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,069 miles
    Test number
    471117824706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,839 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,839 miles
    Test number
    395592465921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,430 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    940110780358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,872 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,872 miles
    Test number
    404507132747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,524 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,524 miles
    Test number
    789452718768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    586378395798
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner & outer sills & floorpan corroded

  10. Fail124,027 miles (+902)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    976856864070
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner & outer sills & floorpan corroded

  11. Pass123,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    123,125 miles
    Test number
    120791583721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail123,125 miles (+1,408)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,125 miles
    Test number
    835197183355
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass121,717 miles (+949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,717 miles
    Test number
    447244903036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass120,768 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,768 miles
    Test number
    496185147489
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail120,750 miles (+2,331)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,750 miles
    Test number
    661595913399
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak NO DAMPING (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement OUTER SUBFRAME MOUNT (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SUB FRAME MOUNT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass118,419 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,419 miles
    Test number
    677542714267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Fail118,405 miles (+4,534)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    315820014228
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass113,871 miles (+5,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    466971793161
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass108,775 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,775 miles
    Test number
    515952092109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLower column steering rubber slight play

  20. Fail108,775 miles (+1,658)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,775 miles
    Test number
    276761992441
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLower column steering rubber slight play
    • NoteNearside rear antiroll link bar adrift

  21. Pass107,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,117 miles
    Test number
    746367781117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,117 miles (+2,120)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,117 miles
    Test number
    406217081184
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note1 segment of high level stop light inop
    • NoteCorrosion on front and rear brake pipes
    • NoteDampness on n/s front shock absorber
    • NoteRear brake discs are badly corroded o/s pads are close to the wear limit strongly advise replacement
    • NoteWipers are smearing on screen advise replacement

  23. Pass104,997 miles (+558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    830160860156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass104,439 miles (+462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    232966769422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  25. Pass103,977 miles (+2,012)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    271023288124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass101,965 miles (+9,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    700515367189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass92,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    462996936154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T353 WUM

Does T353 WUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T353 WUM is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T353 WUM?
The MOT on T353 WUM is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T353 WUM done?
T353 WUM was recorded at 127,270 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,768 miles a year.
Has T353 WUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 WUM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T353 WUM 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 T353 WUM find?
T353 WUM passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 92y; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 92v, and 1 more.

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