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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T57 LAFMOT history

T57 LAF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,485 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 LAF
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 LAF was last recorded at 94,485 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,618 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
867 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,485 miles
  • 2025 – 93,618 miles
  • 2024 – 93,326 miles
  • 2023 – 93,092 miles
  • 2022 – 92,404 miles
  • 2021 – 92,138 miles
  • 2020 – 91,413 miles
  • 2019 – 90,130 miles
  • 2018 – 88,532 miles
  • 2017 – 87,139 miles
  • 2016 – 86,145 miles
  • 2015 – 84,236 miles
  • 2014 – 83,225 miles
  • 2013 – 81,030 miles
  • 2012 – 76,633 miles
  • 2011 – 76,550 miles
  • 2010 – 76,193 miles
  • 2009 – 74,588 miles
  • 2008 – 69,662 miles
  • 2007 – 63,089 miles
  • 2006 – 55,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,485 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,485 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    233437951977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,618 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    579044441190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,326 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    942698371658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,092 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    890098381817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,081 miles (+677)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    145020740092
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point area corroded. non prescribed area
  6. Pass92,404 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,404 miles
    Test number
    133742729929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass92,138 miles (+725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    260246413167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass91,413 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,413 miles
    Test number
    330335327090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,130 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    598902840832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,532 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    712924927201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,139 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,139 miles
    Test number
    807076399726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,145 miles (+1,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,145 miles
    Test number
    530178740212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass84,236 miles (+1,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,236 miles
    Test number
    169579925113
    • NoteSmell of petrol from above fuel tank but no leak detected this should be investigated
  14. Pass83,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,225 miles
    Test number
    245643344144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,224 miles (+2,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,224 miles
    Test number
    748593544186
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass81,030 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    995104433116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,633 miles (+83)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    329009752108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteWaxoil under side
  18. Pass76,550 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,550 miles
    Test number
    845669651110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  19. Pass76,193 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    234990440492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,588 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,588 miles
    Test number
    184364169484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,662 miles (+6,573)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    482520068030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,089 miles
    Test number
    162200467486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,089 miles (+7,930)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,089 miles
    Test number
    782390667097
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  24. Pass55,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,159 miles
    Test number
    900328566094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T57 LAF

Does T57 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T57 LAF is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T57 LAF?
The MOT on T57 LAF is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T57 LAF done?
T57 LAF was recorded at 94,485 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has T57 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 LAF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T57 LAF 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 T57 LAF find?
T57 LAF passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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