BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T421 SORMOT history
T421 SOR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 115,908 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,487 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T421 SOR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T421 SOR was last recorded at 115,908 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,342 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 566 miles
- Average per year
- 3,487 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,908 miles
- 2025 – 115,342 miles
- 2024 – 111,015 miles
- 2023 – 98,734 miles
- 2022 – 80,096 miles
- 2018 – 80,051 miles
- 2017 – 80,005 miles
- 2015 – 79,183 miles
- 2014 – 77,410 miles
- 2013 – 75,182 miles
- 2012 – 69,971 miles
- 2010 – 61,518 miles
- 2009 – 57,397 miles
- 2008 – 50,455 miles
- 2007 – 47,245 miles
- 2006 – 45,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,908 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,908 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 115,908 miles
- Test number
- 257552911915
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail115,908 miles (+566)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,908 miles
- Test number
- 950801137785
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass115,342 miles (+4,327)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 115,342 miles
- Test number
- 694000577327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,015 miles (+95)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,015 miles
- Test number
- 546202328477
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail110,920 miles (+481)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,920 miles
- Test number
- 908097219115
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail110,439 miles (+11,705)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,439 miles
- Test number
- 542712806630
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,734 miles (+18,638)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 98,734 miles
- Test number
- 600303725974
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff bush
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,096 miles (+45)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 80,096 miles
- Test number
- 226402491103
- MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,051 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 80,051 miles
- Test number
- 946403394794
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play on both seats
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion to underside components. Steering, suspension, brake, hub, exhaust and fuel strap.
Fail80,050 miles (+45)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,050 miles
- Test number
- 698101806849
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play on both seats
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion to underside components. Steering, suspension, brake, hub, exhaust and fuel strap.
Pass80,005 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 80,005 miles
- Test number
- 875293253824
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail79,994 miles (+811)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,994 miles
- Test number
- 625891737116
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,183 miles
- Test number
- 808707828237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,183 miles (+1,773)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,183 miles
- Test number
- 429146846417
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass77,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 77,410 miles
- Test number
- 636814344269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,410 miles (+2,228)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,410 miles
- Test number
- 549104044265
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,182 miles (+5,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 75,182 miles
- Test number
- 465880043284
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,971 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 69,971 miles
- Test number
- 459302242236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth rear discs poor condition
- NoteRear exhaust poor condition
Fail69,971 miles (+8,453)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,971 miles
- Test number
- 846741742245
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth rear discs rusty poor condition
- NoteRear exhaust box rusty poor condition
Pass61,518 miles (+4,121)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 61,518 miles
- Test number
- 860330650302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,397 miles (+4,198)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 57,397 miles
- Test number
- 383272559305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,199 miles (+2,744)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 53,199 miles
- Test number
- 591748409054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,455 miles (+3,210)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 50,455 miles
- Test number
- 124957908414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,245 miles (+1,860)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 47,245 miles
- Test number
- 701135017072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 45,385 miles
- Test number
- 540915396002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T421 SOR
- Does T421 SOR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T421 SOR is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T421 SOR?
- The MOT on T421 SOR is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T421 SOR done?
- T421 SOR was recorded at 115,908 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
- Has T421 SOR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T421 SOR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T421 SOR 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 T421 SOR find?
- T421 SOR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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