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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T420 NAMMOT history

T420 NAM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,650 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 NAM
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 NAM was last recorded at 102,650 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,528 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
1,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,650 miles
  • 2024 – 102,528 miles
  • 2023 – 102,509 miles
  • 2022 – 98,367 miles
  • 2021 – 96,686 miles
  • 2019 – 96,639 miles
  • 2018 – 96,482 miles
  • 2017 – 95,772 miles
  • 2016 – 95,365 miles
  • 2015 – 92,377 miles
  • 2014 – 89,453 miles
  • 2012 – 87,422 miles
  • 2011 – 86,007 miles
  • 2010 – 84,374 miles
  • 2009 – 79,338 miles
  • 2007 – 67,933 miles
  • 2006 – 65,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,650 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Drivers electric seat will not operate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,650 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,650 miles
    Test number
    107941660169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,528 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,528 miles
    Test number
    390241662085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,509 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,509 miles
    Test number
    179456939797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,506 miles (+4,139)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,506 miles
    Test number
    638206411869
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass98,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,367 miles
    Test number
    879748894404
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail98,367 miles (+1,681)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,367 miles
    Test number
    963951345500
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,686 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,686 miles
    Test number
    500408350425
    • AdvisoryDrivers electric seat will not operate
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail96,685 miles (+46)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    978007179893
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers electric seat will not operate
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass96,639 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,639 miles
    Test number
    282455297534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass96,482 miles (+710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,482 miles
    Test number
    119311810337
    • AdvisoryN/S/R brake pipe has slight corrosion

  11. Pass95,772 miles (+407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,772 miles
    Test number
    606170097512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to check some parts

  12. Pass95,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,365 miles
    Test number
    773524735380
    • AdvisoryAnti-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)

  13. Fail95,365 miles (+2,988)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,365 miles
    Test number
    951192015308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryAnti-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)

  14. Pass92,377 miles (+2,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    618636555018
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in paint

  15. Pass89,453 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    598500064078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,422 miles (+1,415)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,422 miles
    Test number
    647415882203
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect main front to rear brakepipes due to covers

  17. Pass86,007 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,007 miles
    Test number
    399418971409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,986 miles (+1,612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,986 miles
    Test number
    847354971217
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass84,374 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    752877240242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,363 miles (+5,025)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,363 miles
    Test number
    540895840265
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Fail79,338 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    231656649246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass79,338 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    833326749292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,786 miles (+8,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    802140639010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,933 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,933 miles
    Test number
    384453517259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail67,933 miles (+2,463)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,933 miles
    Test number
    804802617246
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass65,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,470 miles
    Test number
    680822846211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 NAM

Does T420 NAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T420 NAM is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T420 NAM?
The MOT on T420 NAM is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T420 NAM done?
T420 NAM was recorded at 102,650 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,933 miles a year.
Has T420 NAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 NAM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T420 NAM 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 T420 NAM find?
T420 NAM passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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