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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T53 ATRMOT history

T53 ATR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2026
Mileage
72,136 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 ATR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 ATR was last recorded at 72,136 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,949 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
2,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,136 miles
  • 2024 – 71,949 miles
  • 2017 – 71,947 miles
  • 2016 – 68,065 miles
  • 2015 – 63,649 miles
  • 2013 – 60,920 miles
  • 2012 – 56,949 miles
  • 2011 – 52,870 miles
  • 2009 – 44,551 miles
  • 2008 – 39,060 miles
  • 2007 – 29,602 miles
  • 2006 – 24,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUNDER BODY UNDER SEALED

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,136 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    806402664738
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY UNDER SEALED

  2. Fail72,136 miles (+187)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    660663894619
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY UNDER SEALED

  3. Fail71,949 miles (+2)1 dangerous3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    902179734859
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing danage (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush correded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush correded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush correded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush correded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrack pipecorreded

  4. Pass71,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,947 miles
    Test number
    703387249281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,947 miles (+3,882)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,947 miles
    Test number
    536488668206
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TOP OUTER SPRING MOUNTING CORRODED HOLED (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass68,065 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,065 miles
    Test number
    400776511829
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box outer skin starting to corrode

  7. Fail68,065 miles (+4,416)6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,065 miles
    Test number
    563158151744
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box outer skin starting to corrode

  8. Pass63,649 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,649 miles
    Test number
    779940415181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,920 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,920 miles
    Test number
    119697653403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,919 miles (+3,970)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    945441253074
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass56,949 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,949 miles
    Test number
    818224052037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,870 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    695656751044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,848 miles (+8,297)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,848 miles
    Test number
    977154451043
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass44,551 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,551 miles
    Test number
    262254139442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,518 miles (+5,458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    223169929429
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass39,060 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,060 miles
    Test number
    372520608157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,602 miles (+5,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,602 miles
    Test number
    581805647086
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,176 miles
    Test number
    114714146063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 ATR

Does T53 ATR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T53 ATR expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T53 ATR?
The MOT on T53 ATR expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T53 ATR done?
T53 ATR was recorded at 72,136 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 2,522 miles a year.
Has T53 ATR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 ATR has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T53 ATR 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 T53 ATR find?
T53 ATR passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 10 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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