BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
T527 TNBMOT history
T527 TNB is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,276 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 135,276 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T527 TNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T527 TNB was last recorded at 135,276 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,592 miles · 14 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 684 miles
- Average per year
- 3,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,276 miles
- 2024 – 134,592 miles
- 2023 – 134,140 miles
- 2022 – 132,820 miles
- 2021 – 132,294 miles
- 2019 – 128,050 miles
- 2018 – 124,282 miles
- 2017 – 119,699 miles
- 2016 – 119,059 miles
- 2015 – 118,244 miles
- 2013 – 115,808 miles
- 2012 – 97,051 miles
- 2011 – 95,266 miles
- 2010 – 89,912 miles
- 2009 – 85,573 miles
- 2007 – 82,521 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,276 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,276 miles (+684)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 135,276 miles
- Test number
- 186442925502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,592 miles (+452)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 134,592 miles
- Test number
- 426982159114
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass134,140 miles (+1,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 134,140 miles
- Test number
- 958493796589
- AdvisoryBoth sill has minor corrsion
Pass132,820 miles (+526)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 132,820 miles
- Test number
- 792155522468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust minor leak
- AdvisorySills slight corroded
Pass132,294 miles (+4,244)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 132,294 miles
- Test number
- 802587854320
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering arm
- AdvisoryRear both inner sills
Pass128,050 miles (+3,768)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 128,050 miles
- Test number
- 742302969437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass124,282 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 124,282 miles
- Test number
- 607042738317
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted slight corrsion
Pass119,699 miles (+640)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 119,699 miles
- Test number
- 267208533785
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output secondary lenses missing (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySome brake pipes have a product (grease) applies, obscuring condition
Pass119,059 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 119,059 miles
- Test number
- 381279263410
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
Fail119,059 miles (+815)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,059 miles
- Test number
- 556680280664
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
Fail118,244 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,244 miles
- Test number
- 159102175090
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,244 miles (+2,436)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 118,244 miles
- Test number
- 728822875070
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,808 miles (+4,355)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 115,808 miles
- Test number
- 277694703379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,453 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 111,453 miles
- Test number
- 426095643083
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail111,453 miles (+14,402)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,453 miles
- Test number
- 416442243011
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,051 miles (+1,785)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 97,051 miles
- Test number
- 105891442406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,266 miles (+5,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 95,266 miles
- Test number
- 855975431207
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,912 miles (+4,339)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 89,912 miles
- Test number
- 384348720296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,573 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 85,573 miles
- Test number
- 172703739203
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Fail85,573 miles (+1,423)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,573 miles
- Test number
- 392332339292
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Pass84,150 miles (+1,629)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 84,150 miles
- Test number
- 194445789461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,521 miles (+3,642)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 82,521 miles
- Test number
- 794221437348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 78,879 miles
- Test number
- 481824767126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T527 TNB
- Does T527 TNB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T527 TNB expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T527 TNB?
- The MOT on T527 TNB expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T527 TNB done?
- T527 TNB was recorded at 135,276 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
- Has T527 TNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T527 TNB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2016.
- Has the mileage on T527 TNB 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 T527 TNB find?
- T527 TNB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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