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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T550 AKPMOT history

T550 AKP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,644 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T550 AKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T550 AKP was last recorded at 76,644 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,611 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
1,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,644 miles
  • 2025 – 76,260 miles
  • 2024 – 75,987 miles
  • 2023 – 75,646 miles
  • 2022 – 75,304 miles
  • 2021 – 74,726 miles
  • 2020 – 74,167 miles
  • 2019 – 72,984 miles
  • 2018 – 71,398 miles
  • 2017 – 70,169 miles
  • 2016 – 68,924 miles
  • 2014 – 65,840 miles
  • 2013 – 64,569 miles
  • 2012 – 63,693 miles
  • 2011 – 62,500 miles
  • 2010 – 60,932 miles
  • 2009 – 57,722 miles
  • 2008 – 54,227 miles
  • 2007 – 50,151 miles
  • 2006 – 44,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,644 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sill meatal bolt on panels corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 outer sill corroded slightly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    803000411474
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill meatal bolt on panels corroded
  2. Fail76,644 miles (+33)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    221933901046
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill meatal bolt on panels corroded
  3. Fail76,611 miles (+351)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,611 miles
    Test number
    931950371891
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill meatal bolt on panels corroded
  4. Pass76,260 miles (+273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    990571895740
    • AdvisoryNearside Bolt on sill cover corroded front and rear slight corrosion under cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor/sill corroded slightly
  5. Pass75,987 miles (+341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    680549976035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded under bolt on sill cover
  6. Pass75,646 miles (+342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,646 miles
    Test number
    366409444411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor/sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor/sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass75,304 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,304 miles
    Test number
    250992760086
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors/sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail75,297 miles (+571)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    247403865955
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors/sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass74,726 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    347698958272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail74,722 miles (+555)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,722 miles
    Test number
    861373725208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass74,167 miles (+1,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,167 miles
    Test number
    515467250025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass72,984 miles (+1,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    509273811187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass71,398 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,398 miles
    Test number
    734781557939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,169 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    904410655460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,924 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,924 miles
    Test number
    789673445243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail68,919 miles (+3,079)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,919 miles
    Test number
    646028846963
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass65,840 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    777920304140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,569 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,569 miles
    Test number
    267820303199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,693 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,693 miles
    Test number
    505310512127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,500 miles (+1,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    525744191022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass60,932 miles (+3,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,932 miles
    Test number
    321655400150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass57,722 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,722 miles
    Test number
    980531919133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,700 miles (+3,473)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    303220519179
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass54,227 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,227 miles
    Test number
    332005308145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,151 miles (+5,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,151 miles
    Test number
    201656407113
    • NoteBoth front lower arms have slight play on inner bushes
  26. Pass44,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,989 miles
    Test number
    633320806171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T550 AKP

Does T550 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T550 AKP is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T550 AKP?
The MOT on T550 AKP is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T550 AKP done?
T550 AKP was recorded at 76,644 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
Has T550 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T550 AKP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T550 AKP 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 T550 AKP find?
T550 AKP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: both outer sill meatal bolt on panels corroded.

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