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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T549 LLEMOT history

T549 LLE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,152 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T549 LLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T549 LLE was last recorded at 112,152 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2007: 46,715 miles, lower than 46,716 miles on 21 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,078 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,074 miles
Average per year
3,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,152 miles
  • 2025 – 110,078 miles
  • 2024 – 108,513 miles
  • 2023 – 107,096 miles
  • 2022 – 104,996 miles
  • 2021 – 101,513 miles
  • 2020 – 101,296 miles
  • 2019 – 99,162 miles
  • 2018 – 95,563 miles
  • 2017 – 89,373 miles
  • 2016 – 84,640 miles
  • 2015 – 81,377 miles
  • 2014 – 79,795 miles
  • 2013 – 77,557 miles
  • 2012 – 69,958 miles
  • 2011 – 60,814 miles
  • 2010 – 52,158 miles
  • 2009 – 50,673 miles
  • 2008 – 48,768 miles
  • 2007 – 46,715 miles
  • 2006 – 46,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,152 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight body corrosion outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,152 miles (+2,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,152 miles
    Test number
    261001397469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,078 miles (+1,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,078 miles
    Test number
    921488493947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,513 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,513 miles
    Test number
    306734886656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,096 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,096 miles
    Test number
    398794817789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight body corrosion outer sills

  5. Fail107,087 miles (+2,091)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,087 miles
    Test number
    669136596980
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f slight brake bind
    • AdvisorySlight body corrosion outer sills

  6. Pass104,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,996 miles
    Test number
    905146193415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,988 miles (+3,475)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,988 miles
    Test number
    650616873183
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass101,513 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,513 miles
    Test number
    483306741325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,296 miles (+2,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    722322905121
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,162 miles (+3,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    710162078837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass95,563 miles (+6,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,563 miles
    Test number
    132212824104
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass89,373 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,373 miles
    Test number
    104320386977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,640 miles (+3,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,640 miles
    Test number
    402307745422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to master (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass81,377 miles (+1,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,377 miles
    Test number
    278998994070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass79,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    676019834327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,795 miles (+2,238)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    765408934376
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,557 miles
    Test number
    318614923362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,557 miles (+7,599)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,557 miles
    Test number
    498582923349
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,958 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    579219232394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail69,958 miles (+9,144)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    705329032399
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    226894331376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,812 miles (+8,654)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    117754531327
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Pass52,158 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,158 miles
    Test number
    592341840365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,673 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    894509029378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,768 miles (+2,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,768 miles
    Test number
    870136448201
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass46,715 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    422395037238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,716 miles (+702)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    354443237469
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass46,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    374325396196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,014 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    621294096104
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T549 LLE

Does T549 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T549 LLE is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T549 LLE?
The MOT on T549 LLE is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T549 LLE done?
T549 LLE was recorded at 112,152 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,303 miles a year.
Has T549 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T549 LLE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T549 LLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T549 LLE find?
T549 LLE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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