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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T475 SWKMOT history

T475 SWK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,614 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T475 SWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T475 SWK was last recorded at 112,614 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,072 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
1,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,614 miles
  • 2025 – 112,072 miles
  • 2023 – 111,261 miles
  • 2021 – 110,096 miles
  • 2019 – 108,860 miles
  • 2018 – 104,349 miles
  • 2015 – 101,642 miles
  • 2014 – 98,473 miles
  • 2013 – 94,182 miles
  • 2012 – 89,707 miles
  • 2011 – 88,638 miles
  • 2009 – 86,153 miles
  • 2008 – 84,579 miles
  • 2007 – 83,907 miles
  • 2006 – 82,720 miles
  • 2005 – 78,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,614 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,614 miles (+542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    509102751523
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass112,072 miles (+811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,072 miles
    Test number
    655751364169
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,261 miles (+1,165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,261 miles
    Test number
    531438370404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass110,096 miles (+1,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    488345396585
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass108,860 miles (+4,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,860 miles
    Test number
    525215712857
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion on rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear Slight weep on rear shocks

  6. Pass104,349 miles (+2,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    611406445805
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight play in front ball joints

  7. Pass101,642 miles (+3,169)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,642 miles
    Test number
    479654725025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  8. Pass98,473 miles (+4,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,473 miles
    Test number
    239151814024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass94,182 miles (+4,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,182 miles
    Test number
    107076513484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass89,707 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    606886622091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,638 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,638 miles
    Test number
    298733611093
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SOME PLAY

  12. Fail88,638 miles (+2,485)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,638 miles
    Test number
    608321311061
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SOME PLAY

  13. Pass86,153 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,153 miles
    Test number
    910139149384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,152 miles (+1,573)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    953358349379
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass84,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,579 miles
    Test number
    542916948350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,579 miles (+672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,579 miles
    Test number
    452065048422
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass83,907 miles (+1,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    83,907 miles
    Test number
    694135247366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,720 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    262286546386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    432982115304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T475 SWK

Does T475 SWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T475 SWK is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T475 SWK?
The MOT on T475 SWK is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T475 SWK done?
T475 SWK was recorded at 112,614 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 1,702 miles a year.
Has T475 SWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T475 SWK has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2011.
Has the mileage on T475 SWK 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 SWK find?
T475 SWK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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