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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T465 TFEMOT history

T465 TFE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
110,634 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T465 TFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T465 TFE was last recorded at 110,634 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 4,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,074 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,560 miles
Average per year
2,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,634 miles
  • 2023 – 106,074 miles
  • 2022 – 102,783 miles
  • 2021 – 102,517 miles
  • 2020 – 102,164 miles
  • 2019 – 101,223 miles
  • 2018 – 99,477 miles
  • 2017 – 97,815 miles
  • 2016 – 96,041 miles
  • 2015 – 94,326 miles
  • 2014 – 92,624 miles
  • 2013 – 91,015 miles
  • 2012 – 89,369 miles
  • 2011 – 87,471 miles
  • 2010 – 84,809 miles
  • 2009 – 79,739 miles
  • 2008 – 72,636 miles
  • 2007 – 67,671 miles
  • 2006 – 61,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,634 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,634 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,634 miles
    Test number
    594641637854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail110,634 miles (+4,560)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,634 miles
    Test number
    827565588875
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,074 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    917703247196
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail106,070 miles (+3,287)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,070 miles
    Test number
    293206312680
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,783 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,783 miles
    Test number
    655095521026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,517 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    765321339320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass102,164 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    617093046279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,223 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    730753935268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion starting to both front inner sill floor pan area

  9. Fail101,223 miles (+1,746)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    737160128526
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front up and down movement in lower ball joint but not free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion starting to both front inner sill floor pan area

  10. Pass99,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,477 miles
    Test number
    379014944085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail99,477 miles (+1,662)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,477 miles
    Test number
    492262361018
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass97,815 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,815 miles
    Test number
    493087104428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail97,811 miles (+1,770)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    466556686172
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass96,041 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,041 miles
    Test number
    154792699129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,326 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,326 miles
    Test number
    938596475060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,624 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,624 miles
    Test number
    825698774037
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail92,624 miles (+1,609)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,624 miles
    Test number
    936408374026
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass91,015 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,015 miles
    Test number
    779338473012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,369 miles (+1,898)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,369 miles
    Test number
    145877682006
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass87,471 miles (+2,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,471 miles
    Test number
    998896661095
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass84,809 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    104673480096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,739 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    871424589020
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail79,736 miles (+7,100)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,736 miles
    Test number
    451363189035
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail72,636 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    102601698494
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  25. Pass72,636 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    344521098091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,671 miles (+6,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,671 miles
    Test number
    901247387038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,350 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,350 miles
    Test number
    110089866029
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes are covered in grease

Questions about T465 TFE

Does T465 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T465 TFE expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T465 TFE?
The MOT on T465 TFE expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T465 TFE done?
T465 TFE was recorded at 110,634 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 2,652 miles a year.
Has T465 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T465 TFE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T465 TFE 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 T465 TFE find?
T465 TFE passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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