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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T359 HTRMOT history

T359 HTR is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
84,807 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T359 HTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T359 HTR was last recorded at 84,807 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,802 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,807 miles
  • 2024 – 84,194 miles
  • 2023 – 83,575 miles
  • 2022 – 82,861 miles
  • 2021 – 82,272 miles
  • 2020 – 81,614 miles
  • 2019 – 79,725 miles
  • 2018 – 77,691 miles
  • 2017 – 75,390 miles
  • 2016 – 72,250 miles
  • 2015 – 67,647 miles
  • 2014 – 63,384 miles
  • 2013 – 57,924 miles
  • 2012 – 56,890 miles
  • 2008 – 56,769 miles
  • 2007 – 55,578 miles
  • 2005 – 53,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake recording low effortRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,807 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    414139480378
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake recording low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail84,802 miles (+608)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,802 miles
    Test number
    703560265310
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake recording low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass84,194 miles (+619)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,194 miles
    Test number
    597562318152
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  4. Pass83,575 miles (+714)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,575 miles
    Test number
    665969286265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass82,861 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,861 miles
    Test number
    992741058386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail82,861 miles (+589)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,861 miles
    Test number
    203523853038
    • DangerousFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass82,272 miles (+658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    679446302678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass81,614 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,614 miles
    Test number
    305832969146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail81,609 miles (+1,884)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    787535371941
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass79,725 miles (+2,034)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,725 miles
    Test number
    713859427437
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  11. Pass77,691 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    323146659966
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted

  12. Fail77,671 miles (+2,281)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,671 miles
    Test number
    837656959116
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted

  13. Pass75,390 miles (+3,140)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    228770522319
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to excessive (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass72,250 miles (+4,603)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    224510415581
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to excessive (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor

  15. Pass67,647 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,647 miles
    Test number
    677488365172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail67,606 miles (+4,222)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    738366965191
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteInterior rear view mirror missing

  17. Pass63,384 miles (+5,460)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    276918764187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteSlight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

  18. Pass57,924 miles (+1,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    299921773184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  19. Pass56,890 miles (+121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    215582372081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  20. Pass56,769 miles (+1,191)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,769 miles
    Test number
    630145108123
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail55,578 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,578 miles
    Test number
    564543497067
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass55,578 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,578 miles
    Test number
    851323397065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    111420105324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T359 HTR

Does T359 HTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T359 HTR expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T359 HTR?
The MOT on T359 HTR expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T359 HTR done?
T359 HTR was recorded at 84,807 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
Has T359 HTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T359 HTR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T359 HTR 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 T359 HTR find?
T359 HTR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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