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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T550 FUGMOT history

T550 FUG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,790 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T550 FUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T550 FUG was last recorded at 78,790 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,574 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
216 miles
Average per year
1,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,790 miles
  • 2025 – 78,574 miles
  • 2024 – 78,466 miles
  • 2023 – 77,951 miles
  • 2022 – 77,567 miles
  • 2021 – 77,223 miles
  • 2020 – 76,421 miles
  • 2019 – 74,606 miles
  • 2018 – 72,960 miles
  • 2017 – 71,838 miles
  • 2016 – 70,975 miles
  • 2015 – 69,900 miles
  • 2014 – 68,230 miles
  • 2013 – 67,252 miles
  • 2012 – 66,165 miles
  • 2011 – 65,004 miles
  • 2010 – 63,750 miles
  • 2009 – 62,039 miles
  • 2008 – 59,851 miles
  • 2006 – 44,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,790 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front + rear Offside front + rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,790 miles (+216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    311982166708
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front + rear Offside front + rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,574 miles (+32)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    180107621341
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail78,542 miles (+76)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    918516984184
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass78,466 miles (+515)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    277106642568
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,951 miles (+384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    831543523907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass77,567 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    339098808248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,223 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    258718617511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,421 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    724551070131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,606 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    673742613920
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail74,604 miles (+1,644)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,604 miles
    Test number
    575971368120
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass72,960 miles (+1,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,960 miles
    Test number
    903354351748
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass71,838 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,838 miles
    Test number
    466368731934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,975 miles (+1,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,975 miles
    Test number
    747331042418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner joints

  14. Pass69,900 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,900 miles
    Test number
    296011435045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,230 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    188821224093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,252 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,252 miles
    Test number
    665638033035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,251 miles (+1,086)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,251 miles
    Test number
    907557933015
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  18. Pass66,165 miles (+1,161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    785248832070
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteHead lamp washers not fitted and no self leveling

  19. Pass65,004 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    139875421439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,750 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    471224110017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,039 miles (+2,188)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,039 miles
    Test number
    761594529033
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail59,851 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    624750138097
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass59,851 miles (+15,575)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    722050638030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,276 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    750589766225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,684 miles
    Test number
    242596686448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T550 FUG

Does T550 FUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T550 FUG is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T550 FUG?
The MOT on T550 FUG is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T550 FUG done?
T550 FUG was recorded at 78,790 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
Has T550 FUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T550 FUG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T550 FUG 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 FUG find?
T550 FUG passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front + rear offside front + rear; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight movement; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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