BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T501 AFRMOT history
T501 AFR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 99,065 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T501 AFR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T501 AFR was last recorded at 99,065 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 99,063 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,065 miles
- 2025 – 92,460 miles
- 2023 – 88,488 miles
- 2022 – 82,143 miles
- 2021 – 69,617 miles
- 2019 – 69,154 miles
- 2018 – 65,450 miles
- 2017 – 63,682 miles
- 2016 – 62,344 miles
- 2015 – 60,576 miles
- 2014 – 58,283 miles
- 2013 – 56,298 miles
- 2012 – 54,344 miles
- 2011 – 48,370 miles
- 2010 – 42,838 miles
- 2009 – 34,522 miles
- 2008 – 34,237 miles
- 2007 – 33,496 miles
- 2006 – 32,740 miles
- 2005 – 31,483 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,065 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from near pump (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear suspension arm bush cracked and perished (marked with yellow chalk)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Fuel fill cap rubber seal cracked and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,065 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 99,065 miles
- Test number
- 832982910530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from near pump (2.1.5 (a))
Fail99,063 miles (+6,603)4 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,063 miles
- Test number
- 128827919371
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from near pump (2.1.5 (a))
Pass92,460 miles (+3,972)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 92,460 miles
- Test number
- 802077820222
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Pass88,488 miles (+2)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 88,488 miles
- Test number
- 952892966488
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm bush cracked and perished (marked with yellow chalk)
- AdvisoryFuel fill cap rubber seal cracked and perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion on sub frames, axles, suspension components
Fail88,486 miles (+6,343)1 dangerous11 major1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,486 miles
- Test number
- 881458052579
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm bush rear most cracked and perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm bush cracked and perished (marked with yellow chalk)
- AdvisoryFuel fill cap rubber seal cracked and perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion on sub frames, axles, suspension components
Pass82,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 82,143 miles
- Test number
- 967690540697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,143 miles (+12,526)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,143 miles
- Test number
- 109780852873
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.22 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,617 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 69,617 miles
- Test number
- 205517309503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 69,614 miles
- Test number
- 859754527181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,614 miles (+460)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,614 miles
- Test number
- 870089130110
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,154 miles (+3,704)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,154 miles
- Test number
- 304964053044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,450 miles (+1,768)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 65,450 miles
- Test number
- 922394817896
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,682 miles (+1,338)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 63,682 miles
- Test number
- 638175996727
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Pass62,344 miles (+1,768)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,344 miles
- Test number
- 633168259407
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,576 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 60,576 miles
- Test number
- 564649768708
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Fail60,567 miles (+2,284)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,567 miles
- Test number
- 608880518822
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Pass58,283 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 58,283 miles
- Test number
- 688509384298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,280 miles (+1,982)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,280 miles
- Test number
- 235688784261
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,298 miles (+1,954)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 56,298 miles
- Test number
- 405454683258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,344 miles (+5,974)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 54,344 miles
- Test number
- 385833872492
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,370 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 48,370 miles
- Test number
- 858166471220
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Fail48,370 miles (+5,532)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,370 miles
- Test number
- 958163671260
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteEar brake discs worn
Pass42,838 miles (+8,316)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 42,838 miles
- Test number
- 763210880201
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Pass34,522 miles (+285)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 34,522 miles
- Test number
- 914965789228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,237 miles (+741)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 34,237 miles
- Test number
- 442143088213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,496 miles (+756)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,496 miles
- Test number
- 682103787273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,740 miles (+1,257)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 32,740 miles
- Test number
- 320264586451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 31,483 miles
- Test number
- 761187785279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T501 AFR
- Does T501 AFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T501 AFR is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T501 AFR?
- The MOT on T501 AFR is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T501 AFR done?
- T501 AFR was recorded at 99,065 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
- Has T501 AFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T501 AFR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T501 AFR 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 T501 AFR find?
- T501 AFR passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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