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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T556 MWPMOT history

T556 MWP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,016 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T556 MWP
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
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T556 MWP was last recorded at 91,016 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,638 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,378 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,016 miles
  • 2025 – 89,638 miles
  • 2024 – 89,633 miles
  • 2022 – 89,617 miles
  • 2021 – 87,725 miles
  • 2020 – 85,360 miles
  • 2019 – 75,572 miles
  • 2018 – 74,818 miles
  • 2017 – 72,354 miles
  • 2016 – 70,578 miles
  • 2015 – 66,020 miles
  • 2014 – 64,434 miles
  • 2013 – 63,310 miles
  • 2012 – 59,576 miles
  • 2011 – 54,241 miles
  • 2010 – 51,289 miles
  • 2009 – 46,766 miles
  • 2008 – 41,604 miles
  • 2007 – 38,587 miles
  • 2006 – 34,778 miles
  • 2005 – 30,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,016 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,016 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,016 miles
    Test number
    166277762051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,638 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,638 miles
    Test number
    584166061777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail89,633 miles (+16)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,633 miles
    Test number
    382704493196
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail89,617 miles (+1,892)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,617 miles
    Test number
    592669175589
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,725 miles (+2,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,725 miles
    Test number
    312485475409
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,360 miles (+9,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    168704245632
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,572 miles
    Test number
    611726180565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,572 miles (+754)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,572 miles
    Test number
    285463572033
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass74,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,818 miles
    Test number
    965919098660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,818 miles (+2,464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,818 miles
    Test number
    514833914431
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  11. Pass72,354 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,354 miles
    Test number
    158849330564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,578 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    128123843824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,020 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,020 miles
    Test number
    398090565108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,434 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,434 miles
    Test number
    898621884185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,310 miles (+3,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    169252533248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass59,576 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    916684732251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,241 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    885448721203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,289 miles (+4,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,289 miles
    Test number
    792778530233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass46,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    250337039282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail46,766 miles (+5,162)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    510347839235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass41,604 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,604 miles
    Test number
    320474328364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,587 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,587 miles
    Test number
    294565227330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail38,504 miles (+3,726)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,504 miles
    Test number
    383970027348
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,778 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,778 miles
    Test number
    893138556213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,348 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    30,348 miles
    Test number
    264918085449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls starting to crack!
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded!

Questions about T556 MWP

Does T556 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T556 MWP is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T556 MWP?
The MOT on T556 MWP is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T556 MWP done?
T556 MWP was recorded at 91,016 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has T556 MWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T556 MWP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T556 MWP 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 T556 MWP find?
T556 MWP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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