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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T509 PTGMOT history

T509 PTG is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,187 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T509 PTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T509 PTG was last recorded at 84,187 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,582 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
605 miles
Average per year
2,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,187 miles
  • 2024 – 83,582 miles
  • 2023 – 83,034 miles
  • 2022 – 82,188 miles
  • 2021 – 81,450 miles
  • 2020 – 80,922 miles
  • 2019 – 78,289 miles
  • 2018 – 77,370 miles
  • 2017 – 76,555 miles
  • 2016 – 75,638 miles
  • 2015 – 74,412 miles
  • 2014 – 72,945 miles
  • 2013 – 71,529 miles
  • 2012 – 68,866 miles
  • 2011 – 64,765 miles
  • 2010 – 60,587 miles
  • 2009 – 55,655 miles
  • 2008 – 49,752 miles
  • 2007 – 38,116 miles
  • 2006 – 26,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,187 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,187 miles (+605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    833384385247
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,582 miles (+548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    417853171144
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass83,034 miles (+846)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,034 miles
    Test number
    748614408383
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass82,188 miles (+738)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,188 miles
    Test number
    115685549747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill cover panel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill cover panel corroded
    • AdvisoryPark brake cables deteriorating.

  5. Pass81,450 miles (+528)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    756883261550
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mount by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill cover panel corroded.
    • 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 Outer sill cover panel corroded.

  6. Pass80,922 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    902230907604
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [ all brake discs are rusty ] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres + nearside rear tyre perished

  7. Fail80,911 miles (+2,622)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,911 miles
    Test number
    291080767444
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rubber bonding between arm and joint inner casing appears to have broken free. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative Foglights are permanently on when headlamps are on. (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test passed, but an engine fault is indicated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As off side but less evident. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On swing arm lower corner. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,289 miles (+919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    810409448587
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,370 miles (+815)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    702689865368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass76,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    409454661818
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Fail76,555 miles (+917)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    170856973556
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass75,638 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,638 miles
    Test number
    453946080526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,412 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    685799475026
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low

  14. Fail74,412 miles (+1,467)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    489098975063
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low

  15. Pass72,945 miles (+1,416)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,945 miles
    Test number
    347511574083
    • NoteFuel cap rubber slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint has slight play
    • NoteRear disks have slight surface corrosion
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  16. Pass71,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    166321983038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail71,529 miles (+2,663)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    318301483025
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass68,866 miles (+4,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,866 miles
    Test number
    547964622148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass64,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    839782801174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail64,763 miles (+4,176)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    989652601150
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass60,587 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    154824000109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,655 miles (+5,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    941123719252
    • 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)

  23. Pass49,752 miles (+11,636)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,752 miles
    Test number
    213821408232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust bracket corroded

  24. Pass38,116 miles (+11,458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    952036117280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,658 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,658 miles
    Test number
    183052856192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass26,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,658 miles
    Test number
    623762556132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T509 PTG

Does T509 PTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T509 PTG is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T509 PTG?
The MOT on T509 PTG is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T509 PTG done?
T509 PTG was recorded at 84,187 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,958 miles a year.
Has T509 PTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T509 PTG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T509 PTG 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 T509 PTG find?
T509 PTG passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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