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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T435 DGUMOT history

T435 DGU is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
54,907 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T435 DGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T435 DGU was last recorded at 54,907 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,293 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,614 miles
Average per year
1,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,907 miles
  • 2025 – 52,293 miles
  • 2023 – 52,246 miles
  • 2022 – 52,049 miles
  • 2021 – 51,866 miles
  • 2019 – 51,079 miles
  • 2018 – 48,330 miles
  • 2017 – 46,415 miles
  • 2016 – 44,805 miles
  • 2015 – 40,404 miles
  • 2014 – 36,814 miles
  • 2013 – 34,675 miles
  • 2012 – 30,079 miles
  • 2011 – 29,055 miles
  • 2010 – 28,395 miles
  • 2008 – 27,244 miles
  • 2007 – 26,329 miles
  • 2006 – 25,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,907 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,907 miles (+2,614)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    231431453138
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass52,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,293 miles
    Test number
    307732813444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail52,293 miles (+47)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,293 miles
    Test number
    998809323845
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass52,246 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    351803227272
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail52,246 miles (+197)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    126866584475
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,049 miles (+183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,049 miles
    Test number
    256867338529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,866 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,866 miles
    Test number
    880811974141
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail51,850 miles (+771)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,850 miles
    Test number
    755480559758
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides wipers needs check (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,079 miles (+2,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    712948317798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass48,330 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    391267190035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail48,297 miles (+1,882)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,297 miles
    Test number
    716594648495
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass46,415 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,415 miles
    Test number
    752780516243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail46,413 miles (+1,608)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    487499104176
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass44,805 miles (+4,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,805 miles
    Test number
    991780559858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 94W (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,404 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,404 miles
    Test number
    239989445168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,391 miles (+3,577)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,391 miles
    Test number
    638332945182
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,814 miles
    Test number
    777834814135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,814 miles (+2,139)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,814 miles
    Test number
    316613414184
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

  19. Pass34,675 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    776795913103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail34,666 miles (+4,587)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,666 miles
    Test number
    968974613186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,079 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,079 miles
    Test number
    825216512107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,055 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,055 miles
    Test number
    178662401133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,395 miles (+1,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,395 miles
    Test number
    493137100134
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass27,244 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,244 miles
    Test number
    280926448344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,329 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,329 miles
    Test number
    562429337380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,544 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,544 miles
    Test number
    501038846379
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges.

Questions about T435 DGU

Does T435 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T435 DGU is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T435 DGU?
The MOT on T435 DGU is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T435 DGU done?
T435 DGU was recorded at 54,907 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 1,533 miles a year.
Has T435 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T435 DGU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T435 DGU 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 T435 DGU find?
T435 DGU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 6 more.

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