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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T544 SSGMOT history

T544 SSG is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
51,352 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T544 SSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T544 SSG was last recorded at 51,352 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,688 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
664 miles
Average per year
1,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,352 miles
  • 2024 – 50,688 miles
  • 2023 – 49,769 miles
  • 2022 – 48,721 miles
  • 2021 – 47,896 miles
  • 2020 – 47,267 miles
  • 2019 – 46,287 miles
  • 2018 – 45,504 miles
  • 2017 – 44,583 miles
  • 2016 – 44,037 miles
  • 2015 – 43,309 miles
  • 2014 – 42,698 miles
  • 2013 – 42,160 miles
  • 2011 – 41,422 miles
  • 2010 – 41,317 miles
  • 2009 – 38,972 miles
  • 2008 – 35,830 miles
  • 2007 – 31,928 miles
  • 2006 – 26,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail51,352 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail51,352 miles (+664)12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,352 miles
    Test number
    788252763598
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass50,688 miles (+919)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,688 miles
    Test number
    994400939573
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge voth worn on edges 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass49,769 miles (+1,048)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,769 miles
    Test number
    637517693038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge won on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass48,721 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    705312726500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail48,719 miles (+823)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,719 miles
    Test number
    467341169416
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass47,896 miles (+629)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,896 miles
    Test number
    867812722184
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass47,267 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,267 miles
    Test number
    953420255621
    • AdvisoryFront both shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers corroded

  8. Fail47,267 miles (+980)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,267 miles
    Test number
    371413745308
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers corroded

  9. Pass46,287 miles (+783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    968743209848
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass45,504 miles (+921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    849899425895
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass44,583 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,583 miles
    Test number
    839026248279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,037 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,037 miles
    Test number
    341260753609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,309 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,309 miles
    Test number
    175853265127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Pass43,309 miles (+611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,309 miles
    Test number
    998643465129
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Pass42,698 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    968926754141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,697 miles (+537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,697 miles
    Test number
    958745154189
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass42,160 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    117825863108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail42,157 miles (+735)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,157 miles
    Test number
    379178253148
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,422 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    396666711414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,416 miles (+99)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,416 miles
    Test number
    339554401167
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass41,317 miles (+2,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,317 miles
    Test number
    402958920160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass38,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,972 miles
    Test number
    944452229126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,972 miles (+3,142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,972 miles
    Test number
    854971429184
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass35,830 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,830 miles
    Test number
    260684028116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,928 miles
    Test number
    913471227145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,928 miles (+5,777)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,928 miles
    Test number
    354057217116
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass26,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    733372316131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T544 SSG

Does T544 SSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T544 SSG expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T544 SSG?
The MOT on T544 SSG expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T544 SSG done?
T544 SSG was recorded at 51,352 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 1,295 miles a year.
Has T544 SSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T544 SSG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T544 SSG 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 T544 SSG find?
T544 SSG failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 12 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point, and 14 more.

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