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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T456 LAFMOT history

T456 LAF is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,028 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T456 LAF was last recorded at 87,028 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,900 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,128 miles
Average per year
2,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,028 miles
  • 2025 – 85,900 miles
  • 2024 – 84,809 miles
  • 2023 – 83,482 miles
  • 2022 – 81,418 miles
  • 2021 – 79,656 miles
  • 2020 – 76,714 miles
  • 2019 – 72,794 miles
  • 2018 – 69,000 miles
  • 2017 – 66,291 miles
  • 2016 – 62,986 miles
  • 2015 – 58,756 miles
  • 2013 – 58,513 miles
  • 2012 – 58,074 miles
  • 2010 – 56,673 miles
  • 2009 – 55,658 miles
  • 2008 – 52,979 miles
  • 2007 – 49,564 miles
  • 2005 – 45,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,028 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight free play in both lower arms rear bushes and lower ball joints

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,028 miles (+1,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    875387735904
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroding
    • AdvisorySlight free play in both lower arms rear bushes and lower ball joints

  2. Pass85,900 miles (+1,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,900 miles
    Test number
    557570699856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroding

  3. Pass84,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    416069764834
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and badly cracked in places. 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,809 miles (+1,327)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    142430362692
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and badly cracked in places. 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,482 miles (+2,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,482 miles
    Test number
    837412671728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,418 miles (+1,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    530061069486
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated

  7. Pass79,656 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    295378613778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,714 miles (+3,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,714 miles
    Test number
    235029729328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,794 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    156831258678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,000 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,000 miles
    Test number
    822156918301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,291 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    771966168348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,986 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    276590248975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,756 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,756 miles
    Test number
    237769495019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,513 miles (+439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,513 miles
    Test number
    177945623475
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has been oil sprayed

  15. Pass58,074 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    906924142045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,673 miles
    Test number
    910931890280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,673 miles (+1,015)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,673 miles
    Test number
    724063740218
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering shaft very corroded

  18. Pass55,658 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,658 miles
    Test number
    311656759467
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail55,658 miles (+2,679)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,658 miles
    Test number
    394506259496
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,979 miles (+3,415)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    892893018222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing close on edges
    • NoteFront registration plate begin to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside front side position lamp lense damage slight

  21. Pass49,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    391181207183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,564 miles (+4,116)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    773840607123
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass45,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    680702305333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T456 LAF

Does T456 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T456 LAF is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T456 LAF?
The MOT on T456 LAF is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T456 LAF done?
T456 LAF was recorded at 87,028 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 2,016 miles a year.
Has T456 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 LAF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T456 LAF 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 T456 LAF find?
T456 LAF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear outer sill corroding; slight free play in both lower arms rear bushes and lower ball joints.

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