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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T49 BYYMOT history

T49 BYY is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,232 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T49 BYY was last recorded at 114,232 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2019: 99,145 miles, lower than 99,182 miles on 4 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,977 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
4,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,232 miles
  • 2025 – 113,977 miles
  • 2023 – 112,733 miles
  • 2022 – 110,566 miles
  • 2021 – 106,099 miles
  • 2020 – 102,629 miles
  • 2019 – 99,145 miles
  • 2018 – 99,182 miles
  • 2017 – 98,913 miles
  • 2016 – 98,730 miles
  • 2015 – 94,445 miles
  • 2014 – 84,957 miles
  • 2013 – 75,066 miles
  • 2012 – 66,466 miles
  • 2011 – 54,347 miles
  • 2009 – 48,559 miles
  • 2008 – 39,469 miles
  • 2007 – 31,066 miles
  • 2006 – 28,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,232 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,232 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,232 miles
    Test number
    777169265918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,977 miles (+1,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    725625105520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass112,733 miles (+2,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,733 miles
    Test number
    381117457641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass110,566 miles (+431)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,566 miles
    Test number
    334364737381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail110,135 miles (+4,036)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,135 miles
    Test number
    339226570319
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass106,099 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,099 miles
    Test number
    951754786961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,629 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,629 miles
    Test number
    527277541248
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,629 miles (+3,484)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,629 miles
    Test number
    894513199021
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,145 miles (-37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,145 miles
    Test number
    216354204966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,182 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    959012090090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,913 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    286297331418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,730 miles (+4,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,730 miles
    Test number
    766828460278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    418567205147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail94,444 miles (+9,487)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    319697805178
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass84,957 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,957 miles
    Test number
    505492724145
    • NoteLight bind noted on the off side front brake

  16. Fail84,957 miles (+9,891)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,957 miles
    Test number
    657902024151
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteLight bind noted on the off side front brake

  17. Pass75,066 miles (+8,600)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,066 miles
    Test number
    305759203132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,466 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    518531612105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail66,466 miles (+12,119)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    657751512122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    259948131464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,347 miles (+5,788)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    455378331164
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass48,559 miles (+9,090)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    170418279250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,469 miles (+8,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    964182268244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass31,066 miles (+2,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,066 miles
    Test number
    110199977279
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  25. Pass28,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    291333886218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T49 BYY

Does T49 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T49 BYY is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T49 BYY?
The MOT on T49 BYY is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T49 BYY done?
T49 BYY was recorded at 114,232 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,306 miles a year.
Has T49 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 BYY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T49 BYY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T49 BYY find?
T49 BYY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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