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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T474 DGUMOT history

T474 DGU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
158,501 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T474 DGU
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T474 DGU was last recorded at 158,501 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,478 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,501 miles
  • 2024 – 148,504 miles
  • 2023 – 138,411 miles
  • 2022 – 133,983 miles
  • 2021 – 127,278 miles
  • 2020 – 123,409 miles
  • 2019 – 117,097 miles
  • 2018 – 108,464 miles
  • 2017 – 105,857 miles
  • 2016 – 93,910 miles
  • 2012 – 93,631 miles
  • 2009 – 90,533 miles
  • 2008 – 80,019 miles
  • 2007 – 63,481 miles
  • 2006 – 52,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,501 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,501 miles
    Test number
    836399867375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail158,478 miles (+9,974)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,478 miles
    Test number
    735327984992
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FOULING REAR SUBFRAME
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass148,504 miles (+10,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,504 miles
    Test number
    529121588306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,411 miles (+4,428)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,411 miles
    Test number
    896033070051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass133,983 miles (+6,705)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,983 miles
    Test number
    204740622715
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass127,278 miles (+3,869)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,278 miles
    Test number
    256304126595
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryDifferential bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,409 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,409 miles
    Test number
    464020719878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,097 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,097 miles
    Test number
    866692136531
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential bush slight play
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,097 miles (+8,633)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,097 miles
    Test number
    122377709488
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential bush slight play
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,464 miles (+2,607)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,464 miles
    Test number
    953884393806
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass105,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,857 miles
    Test number
    224991948277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,857 miles (+11,947)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,857 miles
    Test number
    141208194619
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass93,910 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,910 miles
    Test number
    566710533112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,631 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    338840522287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    581638889176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail90,533 miles (+10,514)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    294057789122
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass80,019 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    80,019 miles
    Test number
    132156838054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,003 miles (+16,522)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    672522438090
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass63,481 miles (+11,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,481 miles
    Test number
    741972307080
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass52,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    943195526020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T474 DGU

Does T474 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T474 DGU expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T474 DGU?
The MOT on T474 DGU expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T474 DGU done?
T474 DGU was recorded at 158,501 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 5,452 miles a year.
Has T474 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T474 DGU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T474 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 T474 DGU find?
T474 DGU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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