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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T475 DLNMOT history

T475 DLN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,237 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T475 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T475 DLN was last recorded at 85,237 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,183 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles
Average per year
2,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,237 miles
  • 2025 – 84,183 miles
  • 2024 – 81,942 miles
  • 2023 – 80,084 miles
  • 2022 – 78,798 miles
  • 2021 – 76,146 miles
  • 2020 – 73,550 miles
  • 2019 – 73,346 miles
  • 2017 – 72,891 miles
  • 2016 – 72,020 miles
  • 2015 – 70,165 miles
  • 2014 – 66,367 miles
  • 2013 – 62,643 miles
  • 2012 – 58,667 miles
  • 2011 – 55,469 miles
  • 2010 – 51,401 miles
  • 2009 – 47,548 miles
  • 2008 – 43,532 miles
  • 2007 – 42,605 miles
  • 2006 – 40,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,237 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sills corroded

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.

  • Accumulation of rust under vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,237 miles (+1,054)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,237 miles
    Test number
    685465875820
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sills corroded

  2. Pass84,183 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,183 miles
    Test number
    524606560822
    • AdvisoryOffside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside of steering rack slight play
    • AdvisorySill panels starting to rust
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle starting to rust

  3. Fail84,170 miles (+42)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,170 miles
    Test number
    622455352026
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAccumulation of rust under vehicle.

  4. Fail84,128 miles (+2,186)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,128 miles
    Test number
    667200716171
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAccumulation of rust under vehicle.

  5. Pass81,942 miles (+1,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    867247673567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf brake disc cover inscure one end was toching disc corrosion

  6. Pass80,084 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    786024510506
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,798 miles (+2,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,798 miles
    Test number
    411360775521
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    453677080211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail76,124 miles (+2,574)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,124 miles
    Test number
    382561388147
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass73,550 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,550 miles
    Test number
    687071947661
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail73,548 miles (+202)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,548 miles
    Test number
    793173091756
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs rusting on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass73,346 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    845889980265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,891 miles (+163)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,891 miles
    Test number
    183793732463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass72,728 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,728 miles
    Test number
    435874705098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,698 miles (+678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,698 miles
    Test number
    423993868310
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass72,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,020 miles
    Test number
    354543126854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,020 miles (+1,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,020 miles
    Test number
    267195885405
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass70,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    928750495069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,165 miles (+3,798)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    306755685007
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  20. Pass66,367 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    866132794024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,643 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    125895583040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,667 miles (+31)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,667 miles
    Test number
    766463382096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

  23. Fail58,636 miles (+3,167)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    155520182470
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

  24. Pass55,469 miles (+4,068)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    727525471024
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded

  25. Pass51,401 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    813053290014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,548 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,548 miles
    Test number
    640075809199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,473 miles (+3,941)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    393122499000
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  28. Pass43,532 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,532 miles
    Test number
    812599388018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,605 miles (+1,766)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    164162007139
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s front wing repeater lamp bulb is faded

  30. Pass40,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,839 miles
    Test number
    621029376044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T475 DLN

Does T475 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T475 DLN is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T475 DLN?
The MOT on T475 DLN is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T475 DLN done?
T475 DLN was recorded at 85,237 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,185 miles a year.
Has T475 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T475 DLN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T475 DLN 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 T475 DLN find?
T475 DLN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; central front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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