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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T581 RWYMOT history

T581 RWY is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,488 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 RWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 RWY was last recorded at 82,488 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,244 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
244 miles
Average per year
1,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,488 miles
  • 2025 – 82,244 miles
  • 2024 – 81,792 miles
  • 2023 – 81,280 miles
  • 2022 – 80,093 miles
  • 2019 – 79,155 miles
  • 2018 – 78,441 miles
  • 2017 – 77,475 miles
  • 2016 – 75,004 miles
  • 2015 – 73,680 miles
  • 2014 – 71,729 miles
  • 2013 – 70,917 miles
  • 2012 – 69,108 miles
  • 2011 – 66,838 miles
  • 2010 – 64,868 miles
  • 2009 – 62,816 miles
  • 2008 – 60,990 miles
  • 2007 – 57,556 miles
  • 2006 – 54,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,488 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,488 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,488 miles
    Test number
    890211496909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,244 miles
    Test number
    451386211476
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail82,243 miles (+451)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,243 miles
    Test number
    237263169485
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass81,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,792 miles
    Test number
    473928063457
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded
  5. Fail81,792 miles (+512)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,792 miles
    Test number
    359226788666
    • MajorFront Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded
  6. Pass81,280 miles (+1,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    368407761156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass80,093 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    597896892256
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Fail80,090 miles (+935)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,090 miles
    Test number
    539690495352
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass79,155 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    298578218206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind brake pad wear indicator wire mounting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Fail79,154 miles (+713)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,154 miles
    Test number
    123254179916
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind brake pad wear indicator wire mounting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind brake pad wear indicator wire mounting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass78,441 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,441 miles
    Test number
    423163825242
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass77,475 miles (+2,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    919255411762
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass75,004 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,004 miles
    Test number
    210718578225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,680 miles (+1,951)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    332177759460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)
  15. Pass71,729 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,729 miles
    Test number
    766694214188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,917 miles (+1,809)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,917 miles
    Test number
    529278423149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to the nearside front coil spring
  17. Pass69,108 miles (+2,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,108 miles
    Test number
    149952722157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass66,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    167295721172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,838 miles (+1,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    369545221195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
  20. Pass64,868 miles (+2,052)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    201415720404
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on their inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear anti roll bar linkage fouling nearside rear coil spring
  21. Pass62,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    852723299085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,816 miles (+1,826)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    901939389041
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass60,990 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    490949948015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,556 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    710661857056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,550 miles (+3,440)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    760280957084
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass54,110 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,110 miles
    Test number
    540658936055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,103 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    244044836007
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T581 RWY

Does T581 RWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T581 RWY is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T581 RWY?
The MOT on T581 RWY is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T581 RWY done?
T581 RWY was recorded at 82,488 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 1,374 miles a year.
Has T581 RWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 RWY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T581 RWY 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 T581 RWY find?
T581 RWY passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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