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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T54 OGCMOT history

T54 OGC is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
92,609 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 OGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 OGC was last recorded at 92,609 miles on 12 May 2026, 349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2017: 86,720 miles, lower than 87,690 miles on 28 Mar 2017.

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
92,260 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
349 miles
Average per year
1,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,609 miles
  • 2025 – 92,260 miles
  • 2024 – 91,919 miles
  • 2023 – 91,529 miles
  • 2022 – 91,029 miles
  • 2021 – 90,564 miles
  • 2020 – 90,270 miles
  • 2019 – 89,703 miles
  • 2018 – 88,491 miles
  • 2017 – 86,720 miles
  • 2016 – 86,792 miles
  • 2014 – 84,181 miles
  • 2013 – 82,624 miles
  • 2012 – 81,040 miles
  • 2011 – 78,036 miles
  • 2010 – 74,660 miles
  • 2009 – 73,880 miles
  • 2008 – 65,747 miles
  • 2007 – 58,911 miles
  • 2005 – 58,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,609 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feeding the flexi-hoses corroded slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,609 miles (+349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    101282243632
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded

  2. Pass92,260 miles (+341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    830134913985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner and outer sills corroded

  3. Pass91,919 miles (+390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,919 miles
    Test number
    680129070401
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes worn

  4. Pass91,529 miles (+500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    816937855907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,029 miles
    Test number
    292387874741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feeding the flexi-hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail91,029 miles (+465)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,029 miles
    Test number
    403231354591
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached top bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feeding the flexi-hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,564 miles (+294)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,564 miles
    Test number
    589191195093
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding the flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding the flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,270 miles (+567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,270 miles
    Test number
    113364021683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass89,703 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,703 miles
    Test number
    831363304984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail89,665 miles (+1,174)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,665 miles
    Test number
    818140030164
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass88,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,491 miles
    Test number
    437202782986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail88,491 miles (+1,771)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,491 miles
    Test number
    893787159548
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass86,720 miles (-970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    697684980696
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail87,690 miles (+898)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,690 miles
    Test number
    948919548793
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass86,792 miles (+2,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,792 miles
    Test number
    791833660025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe - towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass84,181 miles (+1,557)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    239331654130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass82,624 miles (+1,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,624 miles
    Test number
    538246663188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,040 miles (+3,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    879844762117
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass78,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    907307161130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,036 miles (+3,376)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    778666761183
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass74,660 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    852808560152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,880 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    664588229178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass73,880 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    921478629143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,747 miles
    Test number
    414419328107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail65,747 miles (+6,836)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,747 miles
    Test number
    574569728115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass58,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,911 miles
    Test number
    221634127459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,911 miles (+66)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,911 miles
    Test number
    294173427188
    • DangerousFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass58,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    150427355237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T54 OGC

Does T54 OGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T54 OGC is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T54 OGC?
The MOT on T54 OGC is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T54 OGC done?
T54 OGC was recorded at 92,609 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,634 miles a year.
Has T54 OGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 OGC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T54 OGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T54 OGC find?
T54 OGC passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; both front outer sills corroded.

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