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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T554 SDEMOT history

T554 SDE is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,394 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T554 SDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T554 SDE was last recorded at 48,394 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,769 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
625 miles
Average per year
1,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,394 miles
  • 2024 – 47,769 miles
  • 2023 – 47,298 miles
  • 2022 – 46,675 miles
  • 2021 – 45,946 miles
  • 2020 – 45,681 miles
  • 2019 – 45,350 miles
  • 2018 – 44,612 miles
  • 2017 – 44,157 miles
  • 2016 – 43,873 miles
  • 2015 – 43,521 miles
  • 2014 – 43,107 miles
  • 2013 – 42,683 miles
  • 2012 – 42,290 miles
  • 2011 – 41,764 miles
  • 2010 – 41,147 miles
  • 2009 – 40,597 miles
  • 2008 – 39,507 miles
  • 2006 – 24,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,394 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension rear bushes deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished, cracking and made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • ALL tyres made in 2005

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,394 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,394 miles
    Test number
    113622641316
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension rear bushes deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished, cracking and made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass47,769 miles (+471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,769 miles
    Test number
    701539926840
    • AdvisoryALL tyres made in 2005
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass47,298 miles (+623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,298 miles
    Test number
    810202802353
    • AdvisoryALL tyres made in 2005
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass46,675 miles (+729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    894009124052
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass45,946 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    795353032856
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass45,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    722301065637
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail45,681 miles (+331)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    744596539479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass45,350 miles (+738)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    607160590903
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  9. Pass44,612 miles (+455)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    184432123240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  10. Pass44,157 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,157 miles
    Test number
    613094335574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,873 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,873 miles
    Test number
    632777951919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,521 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    661855903405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,107 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,107 miles
    Test number
    457156534417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,683 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    745195543335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,290 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,290 miles
    Test number
    425848932368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,764 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,764 miles
    Test number
    695289531394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,147 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,147 miles
    Test number
    553988340399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,597 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,597 miles
    Test number
    974461749380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,507 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,507 miles
    Test number
    444630248368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,683 miles (+13,005)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    350562908073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,678 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,678 miles
    Test number
    554557146190
    • NoteLock to lock check shows offside front tyre to be close to wheel arch.

Questions about T554 SDE

Does T554 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T554 SDE is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T554 SDE?
The MOT on T554 SDE is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T554 SDE done?
T554 SDE was recorded at 48,394 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,215 miles a year.
Has T554 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T554 SDE has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T554 SDE 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 T554 SDE find?
T554 SDE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension rear bushes deteriorated / worn; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished, cracking and made in 2005.

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