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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T59 BCCMOT history

T59 BCC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
157,716 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 BCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 BCC was last recorded at 157,716 miles on 29 Mar 2024, 689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,027 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
689 miles
Average per year
5,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,716 miles
  • 2023 – 157,027 miles
  • 2021 – 154,468 miles
  • 2020 – 118,447 miles
  • 2019 – 118,427 miles
  • 2018 – 117,249 miles
  • 2017 – 111,676 miles
  • 2016 – 108,533 miles
  • 2015 – 104,992 miles
  • 2014 – 100,359 miles
  • 2013 – 98,781 miles
  • 2011 – 98,021 miles
  • 2010 – 93,941 miles
  • 2009 – 84,174 miles
  • 2008 – 78,227 miles
  • 2007 – 73,969 miles
  • 2006 – 69,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,716 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,716 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,716 miles
    Test number
    197142816661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,027 miles
    Test number
    327644850007
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

  3. Fail157,027 miles (+2,559)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,027 miles
    Test number
    531876002208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

  4. Pass154,468 miles (+36,021)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,468 miles
    Test number
    717201555702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,447 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,447 miles
    Test number
    693476201679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,427 miles (+1,178)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,427 miles
    Test number
    922279267367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on inner edge due to camber problems (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass117,249 miles (+5,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,249 miles
    Test number
    933566750701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  8. Pass111,676 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,676 miles
    Test number
    416487975407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail111,675 miles (+3,142)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,675 miles
    Test number
    934440220385
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, close to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, close to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass108,533 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,533 miles
    Test number
    615410638402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,507 miles (+3,515)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,507 miles
    Test number
    131673564732
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass104,992 miles (+17)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,992 miles
    Test number
    407817835043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wear to inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre uneven tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear to inner edge

  13. Fail104,975 miles (+4,616)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,975 miles
    Test number
    556146035089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wear to inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear to inner edge

  14. Pass100,359 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    129617714437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s rear rusting
    • NoteO/s rear rusting

  15. Fail100,358 miles (+1,577)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,358 miles
    Test number
    195527614491
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s rear rusting
    • NoteO/s rear rusting

  16. Pass98,781 miles (+760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,781 miles
    Test number
    908574503070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass98,021 miles (+4,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,021 miles
    Test number
    206702861213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass93,941 miles (+66)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,941 miles
    Test number
    884050730269
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber slightly damp but not considered excessive at the time of test but will need attention in the near future
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode butnot considered excessive at the time of test but will need attention in the near future
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on to the lower legal limit on the inner edge, will need replacement in the near future

  19. Fail93,875 miles (+9,701)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,875 miles
    Test number
    930895420224
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber slightly damp but not considered excessive at the time of test but will need attention in the near future
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode butnot considered excessive at the time of test but will need attention in the near future
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on to the lower legal limit on the inner edge, will need replacement in the near future

  20. Pass84,174 miles (+5,947)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    891178249225
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake flexis perishing
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE - Front bottom arm bushes perishing
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE - Front tyres perished

  21. Pass78,227 miles (+4,258)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,227 miles
    Test number
    981944868203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing

  22. Pass73,969 miles (+4,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    844942067253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass69,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    651247946280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T59 BCC

Does T59 BCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T59 BCC expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T59 BCC?
The MOT on T59 BCC expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T59 BCC done?
T59 BCC was recorded at 157,716 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2024, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
Has T59 BCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 BCC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T59 BCC 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 T59 BCC find?
T59 BCC passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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