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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T554 USFMOT history

T554 USF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,638 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T554 USF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T554 USF was last recorded at 79,638 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 3,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,465 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,173 miles
Average per year
2,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,638 miles
  • 2025 – 76,465 miles
  • 2024 – 74,503 miles
  • 2023 – 72,478 miles
  • 2022 – 70,130 miles
  • 2020 – 62,489 miles
  • 2019 – 59,804 miles
  • 2018 – 54,128 miles
  • 2017 – 53,788 miles
  • 2016 – 52,951 miles
  • 2015 – 51,071 miles
  • 2014 – 50,095 miles
  • 2012 – 45,608 miles
  • 2011 – 43,951 miles
  • 2010 – 41,733 miles
  • 2009 – 39,283 miles
  • 2007 – 37,032 miles
  • 2006 – 35,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,638 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,638 miles (+3,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    388126830807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass76,465 miles (+1,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    741112554390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass74,503 miles (+2,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,503 miles
    Test number
    635022117788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,478 miles (+2,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    585219609979
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass70,130 miles (+7,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    435357223293
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass62,489 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,489 miles
    Test number
    238873925465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,804 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,804 miles
    Test number
    738707842132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,128 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,128 miles
    Test number
    529001683402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,125 miles (+337)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,125 miles
    Test number
    212383351998
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass53,788 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    578741821676
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail53,787 miles (+836)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    507747705040
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass52,951 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,951 miles
    Test number
    405602590456
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail52,951 miles (+1,880)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,951 miles
    Test number
    692854238166
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass51,071 miles13 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,071 miles
    Test number
    367974705192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system badly corroded

  15. Fail51,071 miles (+976)3 dangerous17 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,071 miles
    Test number
    926653805116
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system badly corroded

  16. Pass50,095 miles (+4,487)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,095 miles
    Test number
    437557824036
    • NoteFront brake discs showing corrosion
    • NoteRear brake discs showing corrosion
    • NoteSelection of metal brake piping are showing corrosion

  17. Pass45,608 miles (+1,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,608 miles
    Test number
    405455712335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass43,951 miles (+2,218)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,951 miles
    Test number
    168213171277
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNs/f brake disc showing pitting
    • NoteRear brake discs are showing corrosion
    • NoteSlight play in steering colum universal joint

  19. Pass41,733 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    471608570080
    • NoteRear brake discs
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering colum universal joint

  20. Fail41,733 miles (+2,450)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    111184360089
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNs/f tyre side wall has cuts [not to cord]
    • NoteRear brake discs
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering colum universal joint

  21. Pass39,283 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,283 miles
    Test number
    860748269004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,032 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,032 miles
    Test number
    660196437253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,253 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,253 miles
    Test number
    984096896058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,243 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,243 miles
    Test number
    503675296058
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre right on the limit.

Questions about T554 USF

Does T554 USF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T554 USF is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T554 USF?
The MOT on T554 USF is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T554 USF done?
T554 USF was recorded at 79,638 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,185 miles a year.
Has T554 USF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T554 USF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T554 USF 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 USF find?
T554 USF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill.

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