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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T3 BLAMOT history

T3 BLA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,717 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BLA
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BLA was last recorded at 138,717 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,691 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,717 miles
  • 2025 – 138,691 miles
  • 2024 – 138,587 miles
  • 2023 – 138,381 miles
  • 2022 – 138,294 miles
  • 2021 – 137,574 miles
  • 2020 – 136,842 miles
  • 2018 – 136,560 miles
  • 2016 – 136,303 miles
  • 2015 – 133,072 miles
  • 2014 – 129,921 miles
  • 2012 – 127,563 miles
  • 2011 – 125,783 miles
  • 2009 – 119,767 miles
  • 2008 – 102,243 miles
  • 2007 – 97,347 miles
  • 2006 – 84,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,717 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,717 miles (+26)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,717 miles
    Test number
    449539073660
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,691 miles (+104)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,691 miles
    Test number
    597704611374
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,587 miles (+206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,587 miles
    Test number
    288744035070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,381 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,381 miles
    Test number
    633994221333
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,294 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,294 miles
    Test number
    753766596727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,574 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    137,574 miles
    Test number
    887133845210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,560 miles (+718)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,560 miles
    Test number
    240752209300
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass136,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    136,842 miles
    Test number
    568080723489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail136,842 miles (+282)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,842 miles
    Test number
    208034524570
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass136,560 miles (+257)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,560 miles
    Test number
    647131857615
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,303 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,303 miles
    Test number
    823103009192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,072 miles (+3,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,072 miles
    Test number
    811267356775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass129,921 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,921 miles
    Test number
    365337794085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,915 miles (+2,352)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    167441884492
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePoor condition of hand rake cables
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded

  15. Pass127,563 miles (+39)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,563 miles
    Test number
    335734512308
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads half worn

  16. Fail127,524 miles (+1,741)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,524 miles
    Test number
    337053412383
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads half worn

  17. Pass125,783 miles (+183)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    125,783 miles
    Test number
    125229521371
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAir bag light remains on.

  18. Fail125,600 miles (+3,171)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,600 miles
    Test number
    185971221303
    • DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAir bag light remains on.

  19. Pass122,429 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    122,429 miles
    Test number
    106785611489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,427 miles (+2,660)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,427 miles
    Test number
    776053611000
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOuter Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass119,767 miles (+7,666)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    119,767 miles
    Test number
    673452649321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass112,101 miles (+9,858)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    112,101 miles
    Test number
    593144229049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,243 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    213704418086
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail102,243 miles (+4,896)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    743664418081
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass97,347 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    97,347 miles
    Test number
    324678707053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail97,333 miles (+13,224)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    372576607050
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass84,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    611032636062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 BLA

Does T3 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BLA is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 BLA?
The MOT on T3 BLA is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 BLA done?
T3 BLA was recorded at 138,717 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,669 miles a year.
Has T3 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BLA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T3 BLA 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 T3 BLA find?
T3 BLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 1 more.

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