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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T521 LDDMOT history

T521 LDD is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,890 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 LDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 LDD was last recorded at 85,890 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,006 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
884 miles
Average per year
2,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,890 miles
  • 2025 – 85,006 miles
  • 2024 – 84,204 miles
  • 2023 – 83,331 miles
  • 2022 – 82,582 miles
  • 2021 – 81,252 miles
  • 2020 – 80,048 miles
  • 2019 – 79,243 miles
  • 2018 – 77,641 miles
  • 2017 – 75,665 miles
  • 2016 – 71,836 miles
  • 2015 – 69,795 miles
  • 2014 – 67,454 miles
  • 2013 – 64,173 miles
  • 2012 – 62,326 miles
  • 2011 – 58,640 miles
  • 2010 – 55,103 miles
  • 2009 – 52,462 miles
  • 2008 – 50,034 miles
  • 2007 – 47,438 miles
  • 2006 – 42,917 miles
  • 2005 – 37,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,890 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,890 miles (+884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,890 miles
    Test number
    700460505724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass85,006 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    773587777385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,204 miles (+873)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    422417143699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass83,331 miles (+749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    447820931585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass82,582 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    441661298801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail82,582 miles (+1,330)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    396604616102
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass81,252 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    539226655335
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,252 miles (+1,204)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    839171273296
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,048 miles (+805)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    335425826077
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass79,243 miles (+1,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,243 miles
    Test number
    427339694382
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating

  11. Pass77,641 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    569758851864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,525 miles (+1,860)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,525 miles
    Test number
    907846056669
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass75,665 miles (+3,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    627225270481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade not fully secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link lower bush slightly unbonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass71,836 miles (+2,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,836 miles
    Test number
    714337971853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass69,795 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    603539000617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on edges and perished

  16. Pass67,454 miles (+78)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,454 miles
    Test number
    816102364243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail67,376 miles (+3,203)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    799692454236
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass64,173 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    696426943294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded
    • NoteOffside front spring corroded
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  19. Fail64,173 miles (+1,847)4 failures5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    237772143224
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded
    • NoteHandbrake cable coverings split
    • NoteOffside front spring corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded inner edge
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  20. Pass62,326 miles (+3,686)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,326 miles
    Test number
    267965352236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on N/S front metal brake pipe
    • NoteCorrosion on O/S rear metal brake pipe
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  21. Pass58,640 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    797250371267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail58,604 miles (+3,501)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    167100561249
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass55,103 miles (+2,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    711744760296
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass52,462 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,462 miles
    Test number
    860507769219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,034 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,034 miles
    Test number
    130210778263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,438 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,438 miles
    Test number
    741201347298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,917 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,917 miles
    Test number
    524862056222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,707 miles
    Test number
    390333455232
    • NotePlay in O/S of steering rack (OK)

Questions about T521 LDD

Does T521 LDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T521 LDD is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T521 LDD?
The MOT on T521 LDD is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T521 LDD done?
T521 LDD was recorded at 85,890 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,290 miles a year.
Has T521 LDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 LDD has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T521 LDD 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 T521 LDD find?
T521 LDD passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both.

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