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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T359 SHRMOT history

T359 SHR is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 217,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
217,970 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T359 SHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T359 SHR was last recorded at 217,970 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,125 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,845 miles
Average per year
6,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,970 miles
  • 2025 – 216,125 miles
  • 2024 – 211,387 miles
  • 2023 – 207,735 miles
  • 2022 – 204,540 miles
  • 2021 – 199,144 miles
  • 2020 – 193,440 miles
  • 2019 – 187,059 miles
  • 2018 – 178,659 miles
  • 2017 – 169,486 miles
  • 2016 – 160,123 miles
  • 2015 – 150,078 miles
  • 2014 – 140,018 miles
  • 2013 – 137,042 miles
  • 2012 – 133,002 miles
  • 2011 – 128,835 miles
  • 2010 – 122,200 miles
  • 2009 – 113,841 miles
  • 2008 – 105,419 miles
  • 2007 – 97,335 miles
  • 2006 – 86,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,970 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,970 miles (+1,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    217,970 miles
    Test number
    184805347123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass216,125 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    216,125 miles
    Test number
    134568778171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass211,387 miles (+3,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    211,387 miles
    Test number
    394894430152
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass207,735 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    207,735 miles
    Test number
    586395286967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,540 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    204,540 miles
    Test number
    392144224616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,144 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    199,144 miles
    Test number
    661346024868
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail199,144 miles (+5,704)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,144 miles
    Test number
    279902343559
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass193,440 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    193,440 miles
    Test number
    152387300276
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail193,436 miles (+6,377)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,436 miles
    Test number
    712966365627
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass187,059 miles (+148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    187,059 miles
    Test number
    598104707771
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail186,911 miles (+8,252)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,911 miles
    Test number
    436423533425
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass178,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    178,659 miles
    Test number
    169587795018
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail178,659 miles (+9,173)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,659 miles
    Test number
    378988774773
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass169,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,486 miles
    Test number
    474682434912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door damaged

  15. Fail169,486 miles (+9,363)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,486 miles
    Test number
    741561325015
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door damaged

  16. Pass160,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    160,123 miles
    Test number
    462021044474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail160,122 miles (+10,044)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,122 miles
    Test number
    855191118207
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass150,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    150,078 miles
    Test number
    339306875079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail150,077 miles (+10,059)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,077 miles
    Test number
    747906475085
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass140,018 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,018 miles
    Test number
    849144094085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,042 miles (+4,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    137,042 miles
    Test number
    397260913271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass133,002 miles (+4,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    133,002 miles
    Test number
    598602112239
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside hub assemblys

  23. Pass128,835 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    148554101290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,200 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    122,200 miles
    Test number
    691777600232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail122,142 miles (+8,301)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,142 miles
    Test number
    102524500287
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass113,841 miles (+8,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    113,841 miles
    Test number
    303874309432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass105,419 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    105,419 miles
    Test number
    450203508249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass97,335 miles (+10,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,335 miles
    Test number
    250985017234
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass86,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    431969906227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T359 SHR

Does T359 SHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T359 SHR is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T359 SHR?
The MOT on T359 SHR is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T359 SHR done?
T359 SHR was recorded at 217,970 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,700 miles a year.
Has T359 SHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T359 SHR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T359 SHR 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 SHR find?
T359 SHR passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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