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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T53 MEYMOT history

T53 MEY is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
69,375 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 MEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 MEY was last recorded at 69,375 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,101 miles · 12 May 2023
Between the last two tests
274 miles
Average per year
1,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,375 miles
  • 2023 – 69,101 miles
  • 2022 – 69,026 miles
  • 2021 – 68,821 miles
  • 2020 – 68,818 miles
  • 2019 – 68,417 miles
  • 2017 – 68,008 miles
  • 2016 – 65,294 miles
  • 2015 – 62,568 miles
  • 2014 – 59,657 miles
  • 2013 – 56,337 miles
  • 2012 – 52,158 miles
  • 2011 – 48,366 miles
  • 2010 – 46,308 miles
  • 2009 – 45,657 miles
  • 2008 – 41,750 miles
  • 2007 – 37,827 miles
  • 2006 – 33,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,375 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (tyres also slightly cracked/perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Parking brake effort at16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,375 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,375 miles
    Test number
    441657863239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    308980961989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,101 miles (+75)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    171080982048
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Pass69,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    567488254489
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort at16%

  5. Fail69,026 miles (+205)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    549346769665
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort at16%

  6. Pass68,821 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,821 miles
    Test number
    734290495793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (tyres also slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,818 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,818 miles
    Test number
    975989650682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (tyres also slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail68,817 miles (+400)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    518072409602
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (tyres also slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,417 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    548394658145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,008 miles (+2,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    552754187552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limits (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass65,294 miles (+2,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    214024743041
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOnly just passed emissons

  12. Pass62,568 miles (+2,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,568 miles
    Test number
    764869110464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass59,657 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,657 miles
    Test number
    775238524344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    415513443479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail56,337 miles (+4,179)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    418043443489
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass52,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,158 miles
    Test number
    308621732367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,158 miles (+3,792)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,158 miles
    Test number
    239411932338
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,366 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    158606341358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,391 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,391 miles
    Test number
    757469031161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,308 miles (+651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    942986440042
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,657 miles (+3,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    681057459069
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,750 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    831268658098
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass37,827 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,827 miles
    Test number
    274737457020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,725 miles
    Test number
    211658256066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 MEY

Does T53 MEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T53 MEY expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T53 MEY?
The MOT on T53 MEY expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T53 MEY done?
T53 MEY was recorded at 69,375 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 1,951 miles a year.
Has T53 MEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 MEY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T53 MEY 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 MEY find?
T53 MEY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 3 more.

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