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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T552 MLDMOT history

T552 MLD is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
132,717 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T552 MLD
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T552 MLD was last recorded at 132,717 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 3,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,442 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,275 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,717 miles
  • 2024 – 129,442 miles
  • 2023 – 127,646 miles
  • 2022 – 127,559 miles
  • 2021 – 122,526 miles
  • 2020 – 120,640 miles
  • 2019 – 119,272 miles
  • 2018 – 115,413 miles
  • 2017 – 111,595 miles
  • 2016 – 108,233 miles
  • 2015 – 105,649 miles
  • 2014 – 102,750 miles
  • 2013 – 100,992 miles
  • 2012 – 94,185 miles
  • 2011 – 78,365 miles
  • 2010 – 76,576 miles
  • 2009 – 68,328 miles
  • 2008 – 59,617 miles
  • 2007 – 52,470 miles
  • 2006 – 45,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,717 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Dash (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Dash (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,717 miles (+3,275)5 dangerous14 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,717 miles
    Test number
    333403631916
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Dash (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Dash (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,442 miles (+1,796)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,442 miles
    Test number
    701537030143
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,646 miles (+87)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,646 miles
    Test number
    947632259065
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail127,559 miles (+5,033)3 major6 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,559 miles
    Test number
    214222002533
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Hand brake cables are insecure and rubbing on brake flexible hoses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush has deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,526 miles (+1,886)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,526 miles
    Test number
    238542651170
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,640 miles
    Test number
    309586179792
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail120,640 miles (+1,368)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,640 miles
    Test number
    105183238852
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass119,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    722261725677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail119,271 miles (+3,858)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,271 miles
    Test number
    298909004216
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,413 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,413 miles
    Test number
    472545381210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail115,412 miles (+38)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    148394162628
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail115,374 miles (+3,779)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    147746294772
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Pass111,595 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    130067060618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail111,595 miles (+3,362)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    907671007089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass108,233 miles (+2,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,233 miles
    Test number
    411673618089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass105,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,649 miles
    Test number
    566985606058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail105,649 miles (+2,899)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,649 miles
    Test number
    994886922995
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass102,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,750 miles
    Test number
    685799334314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,750 miles (+1,758)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,750 miles
    Test number
    136697134367
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass100,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,992 miles
    Test number
    236790933301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail100,992 miles (+6,807)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,992 miles
    Test number
    376266613392
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail94,185 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,185 miles
    Test number
    446876472204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteOffside rear outter drive shaft gaiter insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust outter skin corroded

  23. Pass94,185 miles (+15,820)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,185 miles
    Test number
    716936372233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteOffside rear outter drive shaft gaiter insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust outter skin corroded

  24. Pass78,365 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    176077851185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,576 miles (+8,248)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    313819210497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,328 miles (+8,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    864362429264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass59,617 miles (+7,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,617 miles
    Test number
    661901548220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass52,470 miles (+6,505)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    722451717039
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres only just legalapprox 2mm
    • NoteAdvise rear pads getting low approx 3mm

  29. Pass45,965 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,965 miles
    Test number
    860482446017
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres showing signs of age small cracks starting to apear in side walls

Questions about T552 MLD

Does T552 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T552 MLD expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T552 MLD?
The MOT on T552 MLD expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T552 MLD done?
T552 MLD was recorded at 132,717 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has T552 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T552 MLD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T552 MLD 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 T552 MLD find?
T552 MLD failed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 5 dangerous defects, 14 major defects and 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail; offside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail, and 22 more.

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