BMW logo

BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T57 LLEMOT history

T57 LLE is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
65,049 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,986 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T57 LLE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T57 LLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 LLE was last recorded at 65,049 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,042 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,049 miles
  • 2022 – 63,416 miles
  • 2020 – 62,378 miles
  • 2019 – 61,866 miles
  • 2018 – 59,931 miles
  • 2017 – 57,311 miles
  • 2016 – 55,822 miles
  • 2015 – 54,528 miles
  • 2014 – 51,730 miles
  • 2013 – 48,129 miles
  • 2012 – 45,658 miles
  • 2011 – 45,004 miles
  • 2010 – 42,600 miles
  • 2009 – 38,214 miles
  • 2008 – 33,566 miles
  • 2007 – 31,776 miles
  • 2006 – 30,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel tank slightly loose retaining straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lazy
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced including nearside and offside linkage brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear diff carrier crossmember corroded

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    264840212133
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel tank slightly loose retaining straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lazy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced including nearside and offside linkage brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff carrier crossmember corroded

  2. Pass65,049 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,049 miles
    Test number
    447822555987
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer cases corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under body
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion all suspension components front and rear

  3. Fail65,042 miles (+1,626)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,042 miles
    Test number
    760241040851
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer cases corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under body
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion all suspension components front and rear

  4. Pass63,416 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,416 miles
    Test number
    650755761079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail63,386 miles (+30)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    326064514739
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail63,356 miles (+978)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    735517581332
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,378 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    455214231081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,866 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,866 miles
    Test number
    171416281737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,931 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,931 miles
    Test number
    481701545795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,311 miles (+1,489)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,311 miles
    Test number
    835151232442
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass55,822 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    984982098915
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have edge wear.
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes at rear are showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail55,822 miles (+1,294)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    954164148646
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have edge wear.
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes at rear are showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass54,528 miles (+2,798)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,528 miles
    Test number
    666618365029
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass51,730 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,730 miles
    Test number
    646114664066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail51,726 miles (+3,597)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    117298254038
    • FailureCentre Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail48,129 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    597636943017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass48,129 miles (+2,471)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    909586043073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass45,658 miles (+654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    126778842065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass45,004 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,004 miles
    Test number
    709532351056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,600 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    942804760091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    101105869456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,214 miles (+4,648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    962185669066
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail33,566 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,566 miles
    Test number
    242595028070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass33,566 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,566 miles
    Test number
    603855228096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,776 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,776 miles
    Test number
    411542127069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,428 miles
    Test number
    540951256043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T57 LLE

Does T57 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T57 LLE expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T57 LLE?
The MOT on T57 LLE expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T57 LLE done?
T57 LLE was recorded at 65,049 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 1,986 miles a year.
Has T57 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 LLE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T57 LLE 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 LLE find?
T57 LLE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 13 advisories: central rear fuel tank slightly loose retaining straps corroded; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside, and 10 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T57 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.