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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T35 BKVMOT history

T35 BKV is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 142,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,349 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 BKV
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 BKV was last recorded at 142,349 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,866 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,483 miles
Average per year
3,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,349 miles
  • 2025 – 140,866 miles
  • 2023 – 138,973 miles
  • 2021 – 134,032 miles
  • 2020 – 128,942 miles
  • 2019 – 124,797 miles
  • 2018 – 121,546 miles
  • 2017 – 120,308 miles
  • 2016 – 119,526 miles
  • 2015 – 118,978 miles
  • 2014 – 111,712 miles
  • 2013 – 105,234 miles
  • 2012 – 97,863 miles
  • 2011 – 95,083 miles
  • 2010 – 90,643 miles
  • 2009 – 90,027 miles
  • 2008 – 85,894 miles
  • 2007 – 79,070 miles
  • 2006 – 71,431 miles
  • 2005 – 63,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,349 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnet marked in yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,349 miles
    Test number
    320976387595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail142,349 miles (+1,483)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,349 miles
    Test number
    265897709643
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass140,866 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,866 miles
    Test number
    172077068299
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps out

  4. Fail140,866 miles (+4)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,866 miles
    Test number
    831396245254
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps out

  5. Fail140,862 miles (+1,889)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,862 miles
    Test number
    187140304695
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,973 miles (+1,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,973 miles
    Test number
    569044767792
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,150 miles (+3,118)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,150 miles
    Test number
    665158321379
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  8. Pass134,032 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,032 miles
    Test number
    202635489243
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail134,032 miles (+5,090)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,032 miles
    Test number
    687823036337
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass128,942 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,942 miles
    Test number
    683301459670
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnet marked in yellow (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f to brake hose marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe corroded marked in yellow
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tank strap corroded marked in yellow

  11. Fail128,940 miles (+4,143)2 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,940 miles
    Test number
    485147671742
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective marked in yellow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnet marked in yellow (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f to brake hose marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported and o/s/r on rear arms marked in yellow (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective just before rear box marked in yellow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe corroded marked in yellow
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tank strap corroded marked in yellow

  12. Pass124,797 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,797 miles
    Test number
    891249865989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mtg has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box outer casing in poor condition

  13. Fail124,780 miles (+3,234)1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,780 miles
    Test number
    227772426498
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure mtg broken exhaust fouling subframe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split and do not clear screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and distorted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mtg has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box outer casing in very poor condition and has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass121,546 miles (+1,238)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,546 miles
    Test number
    322682212592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge

  15. Pass120,308 miles (+782)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,308 miles
    Test number
    412549118771
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass119,526 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,526 miles
    Test number
    245085144816
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower wishbone rear bush has slight play

  17. Pass118,978 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,978 miles
    Test number
    336083835168
    • NoteBoth headlamp outer plastics lenses deteriorated
    • NoteFront and rear discs lipped
    • NoteFront reg plate deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak from back of gearbox
    • NoteOil leak from engine(dripping on steering shaft)
    • NoteOs park cable cracked and clip missing
    • NoteProp shaft drive rubber cracked

  18. Fail118,978 miles (+7,266)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,978 miles
    Test number
    149243135176
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamp outer plastics lenses deteriorated
    • NoteFront and rear discs lipped
    • NoteFront reg plate deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak from back of gearbox
    • NoteOil leak from engine(dripping on steering shaft)
    • NoteOs park cable cracked and clip missing
    • NoteProp shaft drive rubber cracked

  19. Pass111,712 miles (+9)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,712 miles
    Test number
    685891324174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting insecure
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Fail111,703 miles (+6,469)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,703 miles
    Test number
    827528714130
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting insecure
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass105,234 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,234 miles
    Test number
    966937433103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s rear anti roll bar linkage rubbing the coil spring

  22. Fail105,229 miles (+7,366)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,229 miles
    Test number
    346594033104
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s rear anti roll bar linkage rubbing the coil spring

  23. Pass97,863 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,863 miles
    Test number
    327649322459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,083 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,083 miles
    Test number
    849532821200
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass90,643 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,643 miles
    Test number
    103060900263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,027 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    831710939287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,894 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    241895418279
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  28. Fail85,894 miles (+6,824)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    452975818263
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  29. Pass79,070 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    750068307257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass71,431 miles (+8,195)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    813606816267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass63,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    63,236 miles
    Test number
    181196615293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T35 BKV

Does T35 BKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T35 BKV is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T35 BKV?
The MOT on T35 BKV is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T35 BKV done?
T35 BKV was recorded at 142,349 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,781 miles a year.
Has T35 BKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 BKV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T35 BKV 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 T35 BKV find?
T35 BKV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear exhaust mounting defective rubber split.

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