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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,246 cc

T3 TLRMOT history

T3 TLR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,584 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 TLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 TLR was last recorded at 52,584 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,528 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,584 miles
  • 2025 – 52,528 miles
  • 2024 – 52,469 miles
  • 2023 – 52,339 miles
  • 2022 – 52,267 miles
  • 2021 – 52,200 miles
  • 2020 – 52,143 miles
  • 2019 – 51,813 miles
  • 2018 – 51,746 miles
  • 2017 – 51,579 miles
  • 2016 – 50,959 miles
  • 2015 – 50,201 miles
  • 2014 – 49,407 miles
  • 2013 – 48,211 miles
  • 2012 – 47,242 miles
  • 2011 – 46,727 miles
  • 2010 – 45,767 miles
  • 2009 – 44,352 miles
  • 2008 – 41,971 miles
  • 2007 – 38,054 miles
  • 2006 – 32,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,584 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear both reverse lights inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips require repair.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,584 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    693268482482
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,528 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    798606729482
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to wheel arch corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to wheel arch corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass52,469 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,469 miles
    Test number
    591444557781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both reverse lights inop

  4. Fail52,468 miles (+129)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,468 miles
    Test number
    158926291108
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both reverse lights inop

  5. Pass52,339 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    696939808677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,267 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    646627797293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass52,200 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    501873445267
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips require repair. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail52,177 miles (+34)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,177 miles
    Test number
    188468463381
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips require repair. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass52,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    262528930287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail52,143 miles (+330)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    345375990782
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from under engine.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from under gear box.

  11. Pass51,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    533840226937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,813 miles (+67)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    852121316360
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass51,746 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    454896967794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,579 miles (+620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,579 miles
    Test number
    367727275219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass50,959 miles (+758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    297608398105
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass50,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    265002845015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail50,201 miles (+794)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    795112045000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass49,407 miles (+1,196)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,407 miles
    Test number
    398569244082
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass48,211 miles (+969)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    527689133086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack o/s

  20. Pass47,242 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    196272232442
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass46,727 miles (+960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    919159331049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass45,767 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    444447650082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,352 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,352 miles
    Test number
    682698149087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,971 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,971 miles
    Test number
    752656938009
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass38,054 miles (+5,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,054 miles
    Test number
    260852457063
    • NoteN/s/r tyre ON legal limit.

  26. Pass32,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,976 miles
    Test number
    433742136050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 TLR

Does T3 TLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 TLR is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 TLR?
The MOT on T3 TLR is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 TLR done?
T3 TLR was recorded at 52,584 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 974 miles a year.
Has T3 TLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 TLR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T3 TLR 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 TLR find?
T3 TLR passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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