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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T59 BGXMOT history

T59 BGX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 96,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,558 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 BGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 BGX was last recorded at 96,558 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,540 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,558 miles
  • 2025 – 96,540 miles
  • 2024 – 95,901 miles
  • 2023 – 94,096 miles
  • 2022 – 92,210 miles
  • 2021 – 90,184 miles
  • 2020 – 88,831 miles
  • 2019 – 85,358 miles
  • 2018 – 82,630 miles
  • 2017 – 81,696 miles
  • 2016 – 79,793 miles
  • 2015 – 75,430 miles
  • 2014 – 72,716 miles
  • 2013 – 68,337 miles
  • 2012 – 66,277 miles
  • 2011 – 64,363 miles
  • 2010 – 59,873 miles
  • 2009 – 50,524 miles
  • 2008 – 47,902 miles
  • 2007 – 42,533 miles
  • 2006 – 36,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,558 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    795548997405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,556 miles (+16)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    639646860396
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  3. Fail96,540 miles (+639)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,540 miles
    Test number
    943286545286
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade does not suitably fit against windscreen in operation. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout under body.

  4. Pass95,901 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,901 miles
    Test number
    469932380820
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar kinks bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail95,893 miles (+1,797)6 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,893 miles
    Test number
    810516024939
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged outer sleeve broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers only work on fast speed

  6. Pass94,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,096 miles
    Test number
    985128056587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail94,096 miles (+1,886)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,096 miles
    Test number
    611080057941
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,210 miles
    Test number
    485484735071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail92,210 miles (+2,026)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,210 miles
    Test number
    292958438545
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,184 miles (+1,353)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,184 miles
    Test number
    113154894259
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass88,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,831 miles
    Test number
    262069962891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,831 miles (+3,473)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,831 miles
    Test number
    363488409980
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass85,358 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,358 miles
    Test number
    865827387033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail85,299 miles (+2,669)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,299 miles
    Test number
    492081196103
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass82,630 miles (+934)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    123452781494
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass81,696 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,696 miles
    Test number
    431417067856
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper blade is split

  17. Pass79,793 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    410047548009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,707 miles (+4,277)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,707 miles
    Test number
    828791149193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass75,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,430 miles
    Test number
    936076895100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail75,428 miles (+2,712)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,428 miles
    Test number
    305736795124
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass72,716 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    308482514403
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust sleeve clamp rusty and snapped

  22. Fail72,716 miles (+4,379)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    157929504242
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust sleeve clamp rusty and snapped

  23. Pass68,337 miles (+2,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    985224163127
    • NoteNearside parking brake could be better.
    • NoteNearside wiper blade is split.

  24. Fail66,277 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,277 miles
    Test number
    208190172420
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass66,277 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,277 miles
    Test number
    325130872162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,363 miles (+4,490)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,363 miles
    Test number
    335621171155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 2mm

  27. Pass59,873 miles (+9,349)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    294010730161
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSome slight wear to both front tyres on inner edges

  28. Pass50,524 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,524 miles
    Test number
    520604559161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,902 miles
    Test number
    281790258400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,902 miles (+5,369)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,902 miles
    Test number
    983063448148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront track needs checking

  31. Pass42,533 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,533 miles
    Test number
    514822547107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass36,003 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,003 miles
    Test number
    171572646133
    • NoteNail in n/s rear tyre tread.

Questions about T59 BGX

Does T59 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T59 BGX is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T59 BGX?
The MOT on T59 BGX is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T59 BGX done?
T59 BGX was recorded at 96,558 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,049 miles a year.
Has T59 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 BGX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T59 BGX 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 BGX find?
T59 BGX passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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