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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T596 TBRMOT history

T596 TBR is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,884 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T596 TBR
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T596 TBR was last recorded at 83,884 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2010: 66,714 miles, lower than 86,185 miles on 28 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,009 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
875 miles
Average per year
1,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,884 miles
  • 2025 – 83,009 miles
  • 2024 – 80,962 miles
  • 2023 – 80,064 miles
  • 2021 – 78,121 miles
  • 2020 – 73,229 miles
  • 2017 – 73,094 miles
  • 2015 – 73,078 miles
  • 2014 – 73,075 miles
  • 2013 – 72,066 miles
  • 2012 – 69,514 miles
  • 2011 – 66,997 miles
  • 2010 – 66,714 miles
  • 2009 – 86,185 miles
  • 2008 – 65,150 miles
  • 2007 – 56,682 miles
  • 2006 – 44,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,884 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,884 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,884 miles
    Test number
    5745348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,009 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,009 miles
    Test number
    4354858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,962 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,962 miles
    Test number
    3021771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,064 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,064 miles
    Test number
    1470306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,121 miles (+4,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,121 miles
    Test number
    506632177294
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTank straps corroded

  6. Pass73,229 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,229 miles
    Test number
    552370523565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,227 miles (+47)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,227 miles
    Test number
    301661786501
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail73,180 miles (+86)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    934319339099
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    959015807358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,094 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    165621311451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,078 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,078 miles
    Test number
    855501248479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,075 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    207980024202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,066 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,066 miles
    Test number
    169592523264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,514 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    608631012120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,997 miles
    Test number
    386606111194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,997 miles (+283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,997 miles
    Test number
    717531511197
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    264280900405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,714 miles (-19,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    300530100154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Fail86,185 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,185 miles
    Test number
    241547789029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass66,185 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    381517289024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,150 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    303603048009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail65,150 miles (+8,468)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    844693948065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass56,682 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    674140957027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,496 miles (+12,276)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,496 miles
    Test number
    101365947020
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass44,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,220 miles
    Test number
    242017136013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T596 TBR

Does T596 TBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T596 TBR is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T596 TBR?
The MOT on T596 TBR is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T596 TBR done?
T596 TBR was recorded at 83,884 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,939 miles a year.
Has T596 TBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T596 TBR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T596 TBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T596 TBR find?
T596 TBR passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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