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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T427 DLXMOT history

T427 DLX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,671 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T427 DLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T427 DLX was last recorded at 69,671 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 1,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,809 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,862 miles
Average per year
1,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,671 miles
  • 2024 – 67,809 miles
  • 2023 – 64,469 miles
  • 2022 – 62,580 miles
  • 2021 – 62,405 miles
  • 2020 – 62,087 miles
  • 2019 – 62,024 miles
  • 2018 – 61,977 miles
  • 2017 – 61,914 miles
  • 2016 – 61,826 miles
  • 2015 – 61,761 miles
  • 2014 – 61,721 miles
  • 2013 – 60,349 miles
  • 2012 – 59,084 miles
  • 2011 – 58,410 miles
  • 2010 – 57,026 miles
  • 2009 – 52,910 miles
  • 2008 – 48,799 miles
  • 2007 – 39,074 miles
  • 2006 – 31,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,671 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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,671 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    710672056905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,809 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    812595671035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass64,469 miles (+1,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,469 miles
    Test number
    874941771992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass62,580 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    990971404933
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail62,578 miles (+173)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    182049165888
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass62,405 miles (+318)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    553952378887
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass62,087 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,087 miles
    Test number
    935672976776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    706982395289
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  9. Fail62,024 miles (+47)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    838807562649
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  10. Pass61,977 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,977 miles
    Test number
    794640354503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,914 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,914 miles
    Test number
    975749561683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass61,826 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,826 miles
    Test number
    119951030412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,761 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,761 miles
    Test number
    148307165173
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass61,721 miles (+1,372)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,721 miles
    Test number
    195350874190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  15. Pass60,349 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,349 miles
    Test number
    845435053168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,084 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    776587162122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,410 miles (+1,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,410 miles
    Test number
    717479251104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass57,026 miles (+4,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,026 miles
    Test number
    402355260171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass52,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    393072669184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,910 miles (+4,111)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    743792269168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail48,799 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    181393068151
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass48,799 miles (+9,725)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    911213368127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,074 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,074 miles
    Test number
    541743467157
    • NoteAll brake pads worn
  24. Fail39,074 miles (+7,427)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,074 miles
    Test number
    553873467116
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteAll brake pads worn
  25. Pass31,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,647 miles
    Test number
    941815766155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T427 DLX

Does T427 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T427 DLX is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T427 DLX?
The MOT on T427 DLX is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T427 DLX done?
T427 DLX was recorded at 69,671 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 1,966 miles a year.
Has T427 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T427 DLX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T427 DLX 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 T427 DLX find?
T427 DLX passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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