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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T397 LNHMOT history

T397 LNH is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,043 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 LNH
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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 LNH was last recorded at 63,043 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,028 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,043 miles
  • 2025 – 62,728 miles
  • 2023 – 62,679 miles
  • 2021 – 61,312 miles
  • 2020 – 60,077 miles
  • 2019 – 59,486 miles
  • 2018 – 58,695 miles
  • 2017 – 58,049 miles
  • 2016 – 57,163 miles
  • 2015 – 56,772 miles
  • 2014 – 55,727 miles
  • 2013 – 54,285 miles
  • 2012 – 52,764 miles
  • 2011 – 51,556 miles
  • 2010 – 49,942 miles
  • 2009 – 48,266 miles
  • 2008 – 45,734 miles
  • 2007 – 42,596 miles
  • 2006 – 41,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,043 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both front tyres are oldRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,043 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    302950431812
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres are old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail63,028 miles (+300)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,028 miles
    Test number
    201990397994
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres are old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,728 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,728 miles
    Test number
    689184437024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,679 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,679 miles
    Test number
    104116287967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,312 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,312 miles
    Test number
    873328121760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,077 miles
    Test number
    228351682612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail60,076 miles (+590)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,076 miles
    Test number
    623331792868
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass59,486 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,486 miles
    Test number
    121149728546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,695 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    100528079725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,049 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    345354329147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,163 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,163 miles
    Test number
    622556332280
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail57,126 miles (+354)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    668270782727
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass56,772 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,772 miles
    Test number
    206828235121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,727 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,727 miles
    Test number
    259812444485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,285 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,285 miles
    Test number
    388521943100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,764 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,764 miles
    Test number
    936297632106
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,556 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,556 miles
    Test number
    476750841118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,942 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    182900740175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,266 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    262991049433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,734 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,734 miles
    Test number
    411730548199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,596 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    751791847191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,213 miles
    Test number
    871944646159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 LNH

Does T397 LNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T397 LNH is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T397 LNH?
The MOT on T397 LNH is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T397 LNH done?
T397 LNH was recorded at 63,043 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,074 miles a year.
Has T397 LNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 LNH has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T397 LNH 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 T397 LNH find?
T397 LNH passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front both front tyres are old; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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