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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T53 RDKMOT history

T53 RDK is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 132,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
132,275 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 RDK
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 RDK was last recorded at 132,275 miles on 19 May 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,556 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
2,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,275 miles
  • 2025 – 131,556 miles
  • 2024 – 125,671 miles
  • 2023 – 119,515 miles
  • 2022 – 118,176 miles
  • 2021 – 113,358 miles
  • 2020 – 110,823 miles
  • 2019 – 106,257 miles
  • 2018 – 106,050 miles
  • 2017 – 105,594 miles
  • 2016 – 104,709 miles
  • 2015 – 103,964 miles
  • 2014 – 102,897 miles
  • 2013 – 101,402 miles
  • 2012 – 99,734 miles
  • 2011 – 98,779 miles
  • 2010 – 93,881 miles
  • 2008 – 86,199 miles
  • 2007 – 82,115 miles
  • 2006 – 75,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,275 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,275 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,275 miles
    Test number
    957239626160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,556 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,556 miles
    Test number
    337377273561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,671 miles (+6,156)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,671 miles
    Test number
    950276748222
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,515 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,515 miles
    Test number
    441713106058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    415694906947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,176 miles (+4,818)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    294859236561
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,358 miles
    Test number
    382625291983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,358 miles (+2,535)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,358 miles
    Test number
    439800433585
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,823 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    951402320738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake inspection

  10. Fail110,823 miles (+4,566)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    305495290632
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake inspection

  11. Pass106,257 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    553420660098
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  12. Fail106,252 miles (+202)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,252 miles
    Test number
    902233852574
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  13. Pass106,050 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,050 miles
    Test number
    706425514372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,048 miles (+454)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,048 miles
    Test number
    937473242919
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass105,594 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,594 miles
    Test number
    591452873015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,709 miles
    Test number
    910331862586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,709 miles (+745)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,709 miles
    Test number
    366777591944
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass103,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    618075865066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,964 miles (+1,067)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    878435365027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass102,897 miles (+1,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,897 miles
    Test number
    479456874011
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass101,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    709254473032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,401 miles (+1,667)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,401 miles
    Test number
    799223973034
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre side wall cracked

  23. Pass99,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    188073272466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,734 miles (+955)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    446392372055
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass98,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    177875971028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail98,779 miles (+4,898)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    206614571035
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass93,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,881 miles
    Test number
    223750010178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail93,881 miles (+7,682)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,881 miles
    Test number
    471796800134
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass86,199 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    674540118316
    • NoteRear both axle bushes silght wron

  30. Fail86,197 miles (+4,082)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,197 miles
    Test number
    751430818368
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear both axle bushes silght wron

  31. Pass82,115 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    401713917418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail82,094 miles (+427)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    533880817359
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  33. Pass81,667 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    813338267054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass75,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    192912056429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 RDK

Does T53 RDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 RDK is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 RDK?
The MOT on T53 RDK is valid until 18 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 RDK done?
T53 RDK was recorded at 132,275 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,807 miles a year.
Has T53 RDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 RDK has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T53 RDK 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 RDK find?
T53 RDK passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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