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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T53 BBKMOT history

T53 BBK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
71,794 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 BBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 BBK was last recorded at 71,794 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,793 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,794 miles
  • 2025 – 71,244 miles
  • 2024 – 70,347 miles
  • 2023 – 69,844 miles
  • 2022 – 68,923 miles
  • 2020 – 68,006 miles
  • 2019 – 66,734 miles
  • 2018 – 66,157 miles
  • 2017 – 65,798 miles
  • 2016 – 65,308 miles
  • 2015 – 64,091 miles
  • 2014 – 59,691 miles
  • 2013 – 53,657 miles
  • 2012 – 48,962 miles
  • 2011 – 45,893 miles
  • 2010 – 42,707 miles
  • 2008 – 37,758 miles
  • 2007 – 34,942 miles
  • 2006 – 31,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not workingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Metal Hanger Corroded But Adequately Supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Hole On Backbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,794 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,794 miles
    Test number
    677070049323
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Fail71,793 miles (+549)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    572974211574
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  3. Pass71,244 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    390227287619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  4. Fail71,244 miles (+897)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    506865879097
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  5. Pass70,347 miles (+503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    468037491220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  6. Pass69,844 miles (+921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    285388079466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass68,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,923 miles
    Test number
    617965009328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail68,923 miles (+917)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,923 miles
    Test number
    754672632945
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,006 miles
    Test number
    632546249306
    • 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))

  10. Fail68,006 miles (+1,272)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,006 miles
    Test number
    970867961289
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass66,734 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    481508390244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail66,734 miles (+577)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    962151228451
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass66,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    557021661494
    • AdvisoryExhaust Metal Hanger Corroded But Adequately Supported
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Hole On Backbox (7.1.2)

  14. Fail66,157 miles (+359)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    587341045784
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom Arm Rear Bush Worn Excessively (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust Metal Hanger Corroded But Adequately Supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bottom Arm Rear Bush Worn But Not Excessively (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Hole On Backbox (7.1.2)

  15. Pass65,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    163234671773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail65,798 miles (+490)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    183448940658
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,308 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    351314553345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass64,091 miles (+4,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    618362285049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass59,691 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    185772294016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail59,691 miles (+6,034)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    696821994015
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass53,657 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,657 miles
    Test number
    449795883029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,962 miles (+3,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    159436072023
    • NoteAirbag lamp on

  23. Pass45,893 miles (+3,186)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,893 miles
    Test number
    239701291075
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 2mm and cracking
    • NoteFront and rear no. plates have slight deteration

  24. Pass42,707 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,707 miles
    Test number
    961392960045
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank straps rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a nail

  25. Fail42,707 miles (+4,949)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,707 miles
    Test number
    144680960000
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank straps rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a nail

  26. Pass37,758 miles (+2,816)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,758 miles
    Test number
    113905488483
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.

  27. Pass34,942 miles (+3,273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,942 miles
    Test number
    343109277059
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

  28. Pass31,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    142844976401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 BBK

Does T53 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 BBK is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 BBK?
The MOT on T53 BBK is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 BBK done?
T53 BBK was recorded at 71,794 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,985 miles a year.
Has T53 BBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 BBK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T53 BBK 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 BBK find?
T53 BBK passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front fog light not working; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; reverse lights not working.

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