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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T526 BFCMOT history

T526 BFC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
136,550 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 BFC was last recorded at 136,550 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,540 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,550 miles
  • 2023 – 126,455 miles
  • 2022 – 125,630 miles
  • 2021 – 122,676 miles
  • 2020 – 119,713 miles
  • 2019 – 115,763 miles
  • 2018 – 114,527 miles
  • 2017 – 111,819 miles
  • 2016 – 104,907 miles
  • 2015 – 101,548 miles
  • 2014 – 99,469 miles
  • 2013 – 97,451 miles
  • 2012 – 97,418 miles
  • 2011 – 96,342 miles
  • 2010 – 95,323 miles
  • 2009 – 89,017 miles
  • 2008 – 82,246 miles
  • 2007 – 74,480 miles
  • 2006 – 66,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,550 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,550 miles (+10)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,550 miles
    Test number
    151285301950
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail136,540 miles (+10,085)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,540 miles
    Test number
    500560352644
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass126,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,455 miles
    Test number
    752961041225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail126,455 miles (+825)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,455 miles
    Test number
    858244210550
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,630 miles (+2,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,630 miles
    Test number
    197184202459
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass122,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,676 miles
    Test number
    721400711807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail122,676 miles (+2,963)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,676 miles
    Test number
    460141510037
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass119,713 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,713 miles
    Test number
    901533824904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,763 miles (+1,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    323427107481
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass114,527 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,527 miles
    Test number
    605536030071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail114,494 miles (+2,675)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,494 miles
    Test number
    379808960288
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint x2 rear console bush (lolly pop bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass111,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    346159179865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,819 miles (+6,912)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    317105663026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,907 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,907 miles
    Test number
    254028586608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,548 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,548 miles
    Test number
    579520815178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,469 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,469 miles
    Test number
    755706304148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,462 miles (+2,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,462 miles
    Test number
    787595304154
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass97,451 miles (+33)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    296117323185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsr and osr tyres cracked/perished

  19. Pass97,418 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,418 miles
    Test number
    308743702127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,342 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    436739001111
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroaded
    • NoteCentre exhaust section slightly corroaded
    • NoteNail in Nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear silencer corroaded
    • NoteSlight play in both wishbone bushes

  21. Pass96,342 miles (+1,019)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    489699001149
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroaded
    • NoteCentre exhaust section slightly corroaded
    • NoteNail in Nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear silencer corroaded
    • NoteSlight play in both wishbone bushes

  22. Pass95,323 miles (+6,306)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,323 miles
    Test number
    750110690087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear Exhaust Silencer Corroaded

  23. Pass89,017 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    643399879055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,246 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,246 miles
    Test number
    172877688464
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteSlight rear brake increase/decrease

  25. Fail82,243 miles (+7,763)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,243 miles
    Test number
    784037688052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteSlight rear brake increase/decrease

  26. Pass74,480 miles (+7,591)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    871059587095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front,and off side rear tyres side walls.

  27. Pass66,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    631396176039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,889 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    643206476057
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread getting low

Questions about T526 BFC

Does T526 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 BFC expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 BFC?
The MOT on T526 BFC expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 BFC done?
T526 BFC was recorded at 136,550 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has T526 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 BFC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T526 BFC 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 T526 BFC find?
T526 BFC passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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