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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T588 ALOMOT history

T588 ALO is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
92,535 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T588 ALO was last recorded at 92,535 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,524 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,535 miles
  • 2022 – 90,179 miles
  • 2021 – 85,590 miles
  • 2020 – 82,079 miles
  • 2019 – 76,189 miles
  • 2018 – 75,215 miles
  • 2017 – 73,470 miles
  • 2016 – 72,404 miles
  • 2015 – 71,932 miles
  • 2014 – 71,189 miles
  • 2013 – 70,700 miles
  • 2012 – 69,754 miles
  • 2011 – 68,564 miles
  • 2010 – 63,395 miles
  • 2009 – 60,919 miles
  • 2008 – 57,491 miles
  • 2007 – 53,620 miles
  • 2006 – 42,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,535 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryComplete underside of vehicle (including all components) heavily undersealed.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted over sills, not allowing full inspection.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,535 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,535 miles
    Test number
    257822974594
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete underside of vehicle (including all components) heavily undersealed.
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over sills, not allowing full inspection.

  2. Fail92,524 miles (+2,345)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,524 miles
    Test number
    566879855649
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete underside of vehicle (including all components) heavily undersealed.
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over sills, not allowing full inspection.

  3. Pass90,179 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,179 miles
    Test number
    292273572472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covers heavily corroded

  4. Fail90,179 miles (+4,589)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,179 miles
    Test number
    844755269954
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covers heavily corroded

  5. Pass85,590 miles (+51)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,590 miles
    Test number
    536765918673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteel sill covers fitted corroded

  6. Fail85,539 miles (+3,460)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    498291421994
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteel sill covers fitted corroded

  7. Pass82,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,079 miles
    Test number
    144339052634
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail82,081 miles (+5,892)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,081 miles
    Test number
    337069106441
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass76,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    700133896357
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail76,189 miles (+974)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    620818111013
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass75,215 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,215 miles
    Test number
    812969822449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail75,213 miles (+1,743)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,213 miles
    Test number
    594433536181
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass73,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    984334775020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,470 miles (+1,066)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    591883156176
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass72,404 miles (+472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    686947069267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heatshield deterioated
    • AdvisorySuspension items showing slight corrosion

  16. Pass71,932 miles (+743)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,932 miles
    Test number
    275628565415
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear discs rusting
    • NoteRear exhaust system poor
    • NoteRear to front brake pipes rusting

  17. Pass71,189 miles (+489)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    415954874135
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust poor

  18. Pass70,700 miles (+946)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    266035873439
    • NoteRear discs corroding
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  19. Pass69,754 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,754 miles
    Test number
    978504272150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,564 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    655648891008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,395 miles
    Test number
    683079350173
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Fail63,395 miles (+2,476)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,395 miles
    Test number
    912928850116
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs badly pitted

  23. Pass60,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    972179169159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,919 miles (+3,428)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    212847769479
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass57,491 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    614673328110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded

  26. Fail57,491 miles (+3,871)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    521552328177
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded

  27. Pass53,620 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,620 miles
    Test number
    441321437126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,919 miles
    Test number
    812303576010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T588 ALO

Does T588 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T588 ALO expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T588 ALO?
The MOT on T588 ALO expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T588 ALO done?
T588 ALO was recorded at 92,535 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 2,609 miles a year.
Has T588 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 ALO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T588 ALO 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 T588 ALO find?
T588 ALO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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