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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,890 cc

T537 YVOMOT history

T537 YVO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,574 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T537 YVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,890 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T537 YVO was last recorded at 109,574 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,135 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
439 miles
Average per year
3,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,574 miles
  • 2023 – 109,135 miles
  • 2022 – 106,312 miles
  • 2021 – 103,944 miles
  • 2020 – 103,130 miles
  • 2019 – 99,742 miles
  • 2018 – 95,196 miles
  • 2017 – 95,058 miles
  • 2016 – 94,752 miles
  • 2015 – 94,321 miles
  • 2014 – 91,428 miles
  • 2013 – 90,577 miles
  • 2012 – 88,399 miles
  • 2010 – 82,977 miles
  • 2009 – 79,380 miles
  • 2008 – 64,155 miles
  • 2007 – 52,783 miles
  • 2005 – 34,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,574 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCORROSION ON FRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various throughout except nearside and offside rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,574 miles (+439)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,574 miles
    Test number
    999644291553
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION ON FRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass109,135 miles (+2,823)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,135 miles
    Test number
    331616087780
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,312 miles (+2,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,312 miles
    Test number
    512157278064
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass103,944 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,944 miles
    Test number
    611957872745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various throughout except nearside and offside rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,942 miles (+812)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,942 miles
    Test number
    264811841973
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various throughout except nearside and offside rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    323693757557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,130 miles (+3,388)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    115975879826
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    573872446121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,742 miles (+4,546)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    159275848580
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass95,196 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,196 miles
    Test number
    884640351070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,058 miles
    Test number
    636022093850
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  12. Fail95,055 miles (+303)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    511685994118
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  13. Pass94,752 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    614236114815
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs -rusted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls-recommend attention
    • AdvisorySlight blow on rear silencer

  14. Fail94,752 miles (+431)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    212636106760
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs -rusted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls-recommend attention
    • AdvisorySlight blow on rear silencer

  15. Pass94,321 miles (+2,893)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,321 miles
    Test number
    687419995095
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perishing on outer sidewalls
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteFront and rear discs heavily corroded
    • NotePlay in both seat attachments
    • NotePlay in lower steering joint and joint corroded

  16. Pass91,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,428 miles
    Test number
    335075984060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,428 miles (+851)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,428 miles
    Test number
    906344184098
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass90,577 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,577 miles
    Test number
    479580413179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,399 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,399 miles
    Test number
    858350632040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear brake discs pitting
    • NoteNearside wiper blade deteriorating

  20. Pass88,399 miles (+5,422)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,399 miles
    Test number
    945320232057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear brake discs pitting
    • NoteNearside wiper blade deteriorating

  21. Pass82,977 miles (+3,597)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,977 miles
    Test number
    994555510311
    • NoteExhaust system getting rusty
    • NoteRear brake discs getting worn

  22. Pass79,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,380 miles
    Test number
    632549019234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,380 miles (+15,225)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,380 miles
    Test number
    144379019200
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass64,155 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    240329828141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/F top strut mount has fresh seam sealer within 30cm but feels solid on test.

  25. Fail64,155 miles (+11,372)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    160929428144
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/F top strut mount has fresh seam sealer within 30cm but feels solid on test.

  26. Pass52,783 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    671761977003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,625 miles (+1,264)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,625 miles
    Test number
    551165867002
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Fail51,361 miles (+16,662)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,361 miles
    Test number
    623289227021
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass34,699 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    793143365335
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre 1.6 mm

Questions about T537 YVO

Does T537 YVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T537 YVO is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T537 YVO?
The MOT on T537 YVO is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T537 YVO done?
T537 YVO was recorded at 109,574 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,693 miles a year.
Has T537 YVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T537 YVO has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T537 YVO 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 T537 YVO find?
T537 YVO passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; corrosion on frames and suspension components, and 3 more.

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