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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T52 LDFMOT history

T52 LDF is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
105,044 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 LDF
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 LDF was last recorded at 105,044 miles on 23 May 2026, 690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,354 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
690 miles
Average per year
3,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,044 miles
  • 2025 – 104,354 miles
  • 2024 – 103,841 miles
  • 2023 – 103,308 miles
  • 2022 – 102,243 miles
  • 2021 – 101,191 miles
  • 2020 – 98,873 miles
  • 2019 – 91,413 miles
  • 2018 – 87,217 miles
  • 2017 – 83,930 miles
  • 2015 – 78,220 miles
  • 2014 – 69,497 miles
  • 2013 – 59,642 miles
  • 2012 – 55,137 miles
  • 2011 – 50,844 miles
  • 2010 – 46,099 miles
  • 2009 – 40,778 miles
  • 2008 – 35,961 miles
  • 2007 – 30,382 miles
  • 2006 – 25,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,044 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat has movement when in locked position.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,044 miles (+690)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,044 miles
    Test number
    925435499910
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat has movement when in locked position.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,354 miles (+513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,354 miles
    Test number
    839077715867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,841 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,841 miles
    Test number
    175386285344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,308 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,308 miles
    Test number
    392023614497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    330297374134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail102,243 miles (+1,052)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    665995018393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,191 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,191 miles
    Test number
    353426816749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,105 miles (+2,232)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,105 miles
    Test number
    968896551456
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main line (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass98,873 miles (+2,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,873 miles
    Test number
    785754420716
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,506 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    960109342679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail96,506 miles (+5,093)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    703202299921
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass91,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,413 miles
    Test number
    970587469436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail91,412 miles (+4,195)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    450406030686
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,217 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    961143733135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,930 miles (+5,710)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,930 miles
    Test number
    385770014072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,220 miles (+8,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    540588449120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,497 miles
    Test number
    929255324278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,497 miles (+9,855)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,497 miles
    Test number
    546704724267
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    857422553036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail59,642 miles (+4,505)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    919679143025
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass55,137 miles (+4,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    846257142069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  22. Pass50,844 miles (+4,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    725405541098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  23. Pass46,099 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,099 miles
    Test number
    444989640075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,067 miles (+5,289)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,067 miles
    Test number
    593237440076
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass40,778 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    181741149468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass35,961 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,961 miles
    Test number
    573369348066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,382 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,382 miles
    Test number
    834460357037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    102631856053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 LDF

Does T52 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 LDF is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T52 LDF?
The MOT on T52 LDF is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T52 LDF done?
T52 LDF was recorded at 105,044 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 3,942 miles a year.
Has T52 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 LDF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T52 LDF 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 T52 LDF find?
T52 LDF passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front drivers seat has movement when in locked position.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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