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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T480 SSGMOT history

T480 SSG is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,317 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 SSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 SSG was last recorded at 81,317 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,219 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
1,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,317 miles
  • 2024 – 81,219 miles
  • 2023 – 81,182 miles
  • 2020 – 80,893 miles
  • 2019 – 80,884 miles
  • 2018 – 79,474 miles
  • 2017 – 78,768 miles
  • 2016 – 77,706 miles
  • 2015 – 77,088 miles
  • 2014 – 75,486 miles
  • 2013 – 73,745 miles
  • 2012 – 71,004 miles
  • 2011 – 69,969 miles
  • 2010 – 68,433 miles
  • 2009 – 67,099 miles
  • 2008 – 66,190 miles
  • 2007 – 60,043 miles
  • 2006 – 54,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,317 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT Code 2004

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT Code 2004

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,317 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    611240113423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,219 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    595241829397
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail81,214 miles (+32)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,214 miles
    Test number
    538725656698
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass81,182 miles (+289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    607393500067
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass80,893 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,893 miles
    Test number
    835443039238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT Code 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT Code 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail80,884 miles (+1,410)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,884 miles
    Test number
    673489548611
    • MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT Code 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT Code 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass79,474 miles (+706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    650958453993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass78,768 miles (+1,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    568646395176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass77,706 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    337788883843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,088 miles (+1,602)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    200176703389
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass75,486 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    287784734253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,745 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,745 miles
    Test number
    345880943433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  13. Fail73,745 miles (+2,741)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,745 miles
    Test number
    616000843293
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  14. Pass71,004 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    395161032220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,969 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    146599031284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,433 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    790369730293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,099 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,099 miles
    Test number
    400691349288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,190 miles (+6,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,190 miles
    Test number
    292344738378
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,043 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,043 miles
    Test number
    550659517234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,422 miles
    Test number
    822962426214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 SSG

Does T480 SSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 SSG is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 SSG?
The MOT on T480 SSG is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 SSG done?
T480 SSG was recorded at 81,317 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,351 miles a year.
Has T480 SSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 SSG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T480 SSG 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 T480 SSG find?
T480 SSG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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