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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T599 TFAMOT history

T599 TFA is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
134,979 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T599 TFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T599 TFA was last recorded at 134,979 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,929 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
3,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,979 miles
  • 2022 – 134,929 miles
  • 2021 – 134,718 miles
  • 2016 – 134,416 miles
  • 2014 – 124,512 miles
  • 2013 – 118,976 miles
  • 2012 – 113,499 miles
  • 2011 – 107,723 miles
  • 2010 – 98,913 miles
  • 2009 – 88,114 miles
  • 2008 – 79,950 miles
  • 2007 – 72,327 miles
  • 2006 – 67,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,979 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,979 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,979 miles
    Test number
    674238134222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail134,929 miles (+211)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    696958087116
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe burst above rear axel (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,718 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,718 miles
    Test number
    127958257446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,416 miles (+9,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    507446938659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake performance low

  5. Pass124,512 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,512 miles
    Test number
    396083354166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,976 miles (+5,477)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    246850243413
    • NoteHandbrake performance figures lower on o/s than n/s..but locking.
    • NoteHeadlight beam patterns low...adjusted to spec.

  7. Pass113,499 miles (+106)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,499 miles
    Test number
    479442552154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slow going back
    • NoteFront exhaust mount loose

  8. Fail113,393 miles (+5,670)6 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,393 miles
    Test number
    698485042121
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slow going back
    • NoteFront exhaust mount loose

  9. Pass107,723 miles (+104)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,723 miles
    Test number
    108793441131
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail107,619 miles (+218)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,619 miles
    Test number
    186750841136
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail107,401 miles (+8,488)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,401 miles
    Test number
    286946621114
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass98,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    984348710172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail98,903 miles (+10,789)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    510768810167
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,114 miles (+8,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,114 miles
    Test number
    580084689099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass79,950 miles (+7,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    740326388007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  16. Pass72,327 miles (+4,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    193968487445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass67,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    522149286021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T599 TFA

Does T599 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T599 TFA expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T599 TFA?
The MOT on T599 TFA expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T599 TFA done?
T599 TFA was recorded at 134,979 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 3,516 miles a year.
Has T599 TFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T599 TFA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T599 TFA 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 T599 TFA find?
T599 TFA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s; oil leak, but not excessive; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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