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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T55 RECMOT history

T55 REC is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 44,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,294 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 REC was last recorded at 44,294 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,113 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,294 miles
  • 2025 – 44,113 miles
  • 2024 – 43,874 miles
  • 2023 – 43,708 miles
  • 2022 – 43,479 miles
  • 2021 – 43,129 miles
  • 2020 – 42,799 miles
  • 2019 – 42,655 miles
  • 2018 – 42,219 miles
  • 2017 – 41,780 miles
  • 2016 – 41,378 miles
  • 2015 – 40,978 miles
  • 2014 – 40,538 miles
  • 2013 – 40,371 miles
  • 2012 – 40,005 miles
  • 2011 – 39,836 miles
  • 2010 – 39,603 miles
  • 2009 – 39,263 miles
  • 2008 – 38,939 miles
  • 2007 – 38,360 miles
  • 2006 – 37,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,294 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rear pipe from rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,294 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,294 miles
    Test number
    816025992358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,113 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,113 miles
    Test number
    691678191932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,874 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,874 miles
    Test number
    610166552675
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner edges on the nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass43,708 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,708 miles
    Test number
    622776642747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,479 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,479 miles
    Test number
    407258199643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,129 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    868928419566
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rear pipe from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail43,123 miles (+324)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,123 miles
    Test number
    270059841183
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded across front of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rear pipe from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass42,799 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,799 miles
    Test number
    853270737723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass42,655 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,655 miles
    Test number
    259724817023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,219 miles (+439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,219 miles
    Test number
    229774760910
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides ,on the inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,780 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    387005216606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,378 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    744691039007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,978 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,978 miles
    Test number
    110770155030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,538 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,538 miles
    Test number
    617384144211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,371 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    858434633279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,005 miles (+169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    558724432284
    • NoteExhaust centre box starting too rust

  17. Pass39,836 miles (+233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,836 miles
    Test number
    195064831269
    • NoteExhaust centre section outter shield badly corrodied******* power steering pipes badly corrodies showing heavy rust******* n/side lowwer suspension arm rear rubber bush starting to split*******all flexi brake hose metal ferule showing heavy rust*****

  18. Pass39,603 miles (+340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    213616430228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  19. Pass39,263 miles (+324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    221116629224
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass38,939 miles (+579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,939 miles
    Test number
    172616628227
    • NoteFerules on flexi brake hoses showing rust x4 nearside brake disc showing heavy rust band on inner side

  21. Pass38,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,360 miles
    Test number
    881857827202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,360 miles (+1,118)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,360 miles
    Test number
    753032727233
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront pads look low
    • NoteFront wipers spliting and n/s washer jet only †half working

  23. Pass37,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,242 miles
    Test number
    401884316207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,242 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,242 miles
    Test number
    641327806292
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T55 REC

Does T55 REC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 REC is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 REC?
The MOT on T55 REC is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 REC done?
T55 REC was recorded at 44,294 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 351 miles a year.
Has T55 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 REC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 REC 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 T55 REC find?
T55 REC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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