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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T515 MFLMOT history

T515 MFL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 39 MOT tests, with 107,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,762 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
39
21 passed · 18 failed
Per year
484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T515 MFL
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
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T515 MFL was last recorded at 107,762 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,713 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,762 miles
  • 2025 – 107,713 miles
  • 2024 – 107,633 miles
  • 2023 – 107,315 miles
  • 2022 – 107,278 miles
  • 2021 – 107,204 miles
  • 2020 – 107,062 miles
  • 2019 – 106,971 miles
  • 2018 – 106,864 miles
  • 2017 – 106,751 miles
  • 2016 – 106,705 miles
  • 2015 – 106,488 miles
  • 2014 – 106,068 miles
  • 2013 – 105,152 miles
  • 2012 – 104,600 miles
  • 2011 – 103,911 miles
  • 2010 – 103,253 miles
  • 2009 – 102,225 miles
  • 2008 – 101,204 miles
  • 2007 – 99,871 miles
  • 2006 – 98,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,762 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

39 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,762 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    464840990413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,713 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,713 miles
    Test number
    987394178378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,686 miles (+53)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,686 miles
    Test number
    530532732541
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass107,633 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,633 miles
    Test number
    453287161221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,628 miles (+313)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,628 miles
    Test number
    612460360446
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.59 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass107,315 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    520054406095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,310 miles (+32)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    100607422996
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,278 miles
    Test number
    265602364671
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail107,278 miles (+74)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,278 miles
    Test number
    577553683083
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass107,204 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,204 miles
    Test number
    661036861869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,202 miles (+140)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,202 miles
    Test number
    824013254122
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass107,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,062 miles
    Test number
    644224484280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Fail107,054 miles (+83)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,054 miles
    Test number
    395689680419
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  14. Pass106,971 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    212367976054
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryN/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED
    • 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))
    • 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))

  15. Fail106,971 miles (+107)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    571897204876
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryN/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED
    • 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))
    • 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))

  16. Pass106,864 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,864 miles
    Test number
    215499398077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,751 miles
    Test number
    334229706510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Fail106,749 miles (+44)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,749 miles
    Test number
    939116444416
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass106,705 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    873186282496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing shock (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail106,704 miles (+216)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,704 miles
    Test number
    551153968779
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) siderod (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) siderod (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing shock (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass106,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    546411295140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,488 miles (+420)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    936571295137
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass106,068 miles (+50)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,068 miles
    Test number
    149990894144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  24. Fail106,018 miles (+866)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,018 miles
    Test number
    829659484168
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  25. Pass105,152 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,152 miles
    Test number
    728038193117
    • NoteAll coil springs heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes heavily corroded

  26. Fail105,152 miles (+552)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,152 miles
    Test number
    677487593198
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteAll coil springs heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes heavily corroded

  27. Fail104,600 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,600 miles
    Test number
    255268382140
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust poor condition
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  28. Pass104,600 miles (+689)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,600 miles
    Test number
    907728682140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust poor condition
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  29. Pass103,911 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,911 miles
    Test number
    595899591167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NotePark brake cables poor condition
    • NotePlastic sills
    • NoteRear tyres poor condition

  30. Fail103,911 miles (+658)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,911 miles
    Test number
    145579491186
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NotePark brake cables poor condition
    • NotePlastic sills
    • NoteRear tyres poor condition

  31. Pass103,253 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,253 miles
    Test number
    700051300226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished

  32. Fail103,253 miles (+1,028)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,253 miles
    Test number
    373451400243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished

  33. Pass102,225 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    814227799131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail102,223 miles (+1,019)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    270906599432
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  35. Pass101,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,204 miles
    Test number
    211246898124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail101,204 miles (+1,333)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,204 miles
    Test number
    932056998126
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres slight wear on inner edges

  37. Pass99,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,871 miles
    Test number
    570912697107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail99,871 miles (+1,864)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,871 miles
    Test number
    830222697155
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  39. Pass98,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    98,007 miles
    Test number
    462200906221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T515 MFL

Does T515 MFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T515 MFL is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T515 MFL?
The MOT on T515 MFL is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T515 MFL done?
T515 MFL was recorded at 107,762 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 484 miles a year.
Has T515 MFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T515 MFL has failed 18 of its 39 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T515 MFL 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 T515 MFL find?
T515 MFL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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