BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T51 BYYMOT history
T51 BYY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 53,379 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,823 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T51 BYY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T51 BYY was last recorded at 53,379 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,193 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,186 miles
- Average per year
- 1,823 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,379 miles
- 2025 – 52,193 miles
- 2024 – 50,666 miles
- 2023 – 48,610 miles
- 2022 – 46,908 miles
- 2021 – 45,983 miles
- 2020 – 45,299 miles
- 2016 – 42,948 miles
- 2015 – 36,650 miles
- 2014 – 29,155 miles
- 2013 – 24,328 miles
- 2012 – 21,918 miles
- 2011 – 20,733 miles
- 2010 – 19,402 miles
- 2009 – 18,698 miles
- 2008 – 17,857 miles
- 2007 – 16,539 miles
- 2006 – 15,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,379 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers and Shields fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Covers + Shields Fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides headlights cloudy, aim just met
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel gauge intermittent
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,379 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 53,379 miles
- Test number
- 365563541565
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail53,379 miles (+1,186)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,379 miles
- Test number
- 585305344849
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,193 miles (+18)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 52,193 miles
- Test number
- 227647247445
- AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides headlights cloudy, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel gauge intermittent
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door handle defective but functional
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight play in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRev counter intermittently working
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisorySurface Corrosion due to age
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 All 4 tyres slightly cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail52,175 miles (+1,509)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,175 miles
- Test number
- 799301141564
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides headlights cloudy, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel gauge intermittent
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door handle defective but functional
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight play in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRev counter intermittently working
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisorySurface Corrosion due to age
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 All 4 tyres slightly cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,666 miles (+2,056)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 50,666 miles
- Test number
- 168813111482
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake Travel, Requires Adjustment or Repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass48,610 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 48,610 miles
- Test number
- 896370926631
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail48,602 miles (+1,694)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,602 miles
- Test number
- 338256664315
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass46,908 miles (+925)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 46,908 miles
- Test number
- 684567195634
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust System Slightly Deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse Lamp Inoperative (Pre 1st September 2009)
- AdvisoryUnder Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components has Surface Rust
Pass45,983 miles (+684)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 45,983 miles
- Test number
- 723058574584
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
Pass45,299 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 45,299 miles
- Test number
- 182606650523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,293 miles (+2,345)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,293 miles
- Test number
- 990647509533
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass42,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 42,948 miles
- Test number
- 466655418586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,948 miles (+6,298)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,948 miles
- Test number
- 354224077828
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass36,650 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 36,650 miles
- Test number
- 735604405222
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail36,650 miles (+7,495)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,650 miles
- Test number
- 157004805266
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass29,155 miles (+4,827)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 29,155 miles
- Test number
- 487209494182
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOil level low
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,328 miles (+2,410)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,328 miles
- Test number
- 437891913298
- NoteRear brake discs rusty
Pass21,918 miles (+1,185)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 21,918 miles
- Test number
- 825044812266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,733 miles (+1,331)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 20,733 miles
- Test number
- 505097381149
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside one washer jet blocked
Fail19,402 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,402 miles
- Test number
- 130588610176
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass19,402 miles (+704)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 19,402 miles
- Test number
- 341378310189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,698 miles (+841)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 18,698 miles
- Test number
- 920890299028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,857 miles
- Test number
- 964989498088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,857 miles (+1,318)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,857 miles
- Test number
- 394888998008
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass16,539 miles (+716)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 16,539 miles
- Test number
- 882971077018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 15,823 miles
- Test number
- 974160166033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T51 BYY
- Does T51 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 BYY is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T51 BYY?
- The MOT on T51 BYY is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T51 BYY done?
- T51 BYY was recorded at 53,379 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,823 miles a year.
- Has T51 BYY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T51 BYY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T51 BYY 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 T51 BYY find?
- T51 BYY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible; covers and shields fitted; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 6 more.
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