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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T53 KAHMOT history

T53 KAH is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,936 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 KAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 KAH was last recorded at 129,936 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,929 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,936 miles
  • 2024 – 128,632 miles
  • 2023 – 127,386 miles
  • 2022 – 125,654 miles
  • 2021 – 123,043 miles
  • 2020 – 120,019 miles
  • 2019 – 119,381 miles
  • 2018 – 118,291 miles
  • 2017 – 117,274 miles
  • 2016 – 115,862 miles
  • 2015 – 113,743 miles
  • 2014 – 111,895 miles
  • 2013 – 109,953 miles
  • 2012 – 109,771 miles
  • 2011 – 109,174 miles
  • 2010 – 108,546 miles
  • 2009 – 107,155 miles
  • 2008 – 104,355 miles
  • 2007 – 93,231 miles
  • 2006 – 77,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,936 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded several other (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust box 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,936 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,936 miles
    Test number
    865886129412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail129,929 miles (+1,297)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,929 miles
    Test number
    644011041973
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass128,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,632 miles
    Test number
    774483031168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail128,632 miles (+1,246)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,632 miles
    Test number
    670504299307
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass127,386 miles (+1,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,386 miles
    Test number
    390281013421
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both sills corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sills corroding

  6. Pass125,654 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,654 miles
    Test number
    266409528118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,043 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,043 miles
    Test number
    488402897088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,019 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    197481875534
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail120,019 miles (+638)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    250906310394
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,381 miles (+1,090)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    119,381 miles
    Test number
    464036338586
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,291 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,291 miles
    Test number
    112887781528
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded several other (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

  12. Fail118,267 miles (+993)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,267 miles
    Test number
    410013329311
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded several other (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

  13. Pass117,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,274 miles
    Test number
    410263690326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,274 miles (+1,412)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,274 miles
    Test number
    596998797333
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass115,862 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,862 miles
    Test number
    554462591119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail115,860 miles (+2,117)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,860 miles
    Test number
    613706308802
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass113,743 miles (+1,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,743 miles
    Test number
    455220005142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass111,895 miles (+1,942)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,895 miles
    Test number
    516191604186
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass109,953 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,953 miles
    Test number
    258786283036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass109,771 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,771 miles
    Test number
    145600662451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,174 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,174 miles
    Test number
    977181981043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,168 miles (+622)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    176449961461
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake disc braking surface poor

  23. Pass108,546 miles (+1,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,546 miles
    Test number
    721722270082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass107,155 miles (+2,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,155 miles
    Test number
    183604069450
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass104,355 miles (+11,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    730897458012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Fail93,231 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,231 miles
    Test number
    203544517126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no.plate discoloured.
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp glass damaged.

  27. Pass93,231 miles (+16,047)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    93,231 miles
    Test number
    280284017482
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no.plate discoloured.
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp glass damaged.

  28. Pass77,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    434359886031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail77,184 miles1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    311829786050
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints have slight in mountings
    • NoteWireing loom in boot has broken wires

Questions about T53 KAH

Does T53 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 KAH is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 KAH?
The MOT on T53 KAH is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 KAH done?
T53 KAH was recorded at 129,936 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,597 miles a year.
Has T53 KAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 KAH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T53 KAH 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 KAH find?
T53 KAH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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