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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T59 LDFMOT history

T59 LDF is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,430 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 LDF
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
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 LDF was last recorded at 80,430 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,012 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,418 miles
Average per year
1,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,430 miles
  • 2022 – 79,012 miles
  • 2020 – 78,911 miles
  • 2019 – 78,507 miles
  • 2018 – 77,602 miles
  • 2017 – 76,239 miles
  • 2016 – 75,671 miles
  • 2015 – 74,421 miles
  • 2014 – 72,793 miles
  • 2013 – 71,531 miles
  • 2012 – 69,377 miles
  • 2011 – 67,390 miles
  • 2010 – 64,328 miles
  • 2009 – 60,807 miles
  • 2008 – 56,409 miles
  • 2007 – 51,212 miles
  • 2006 – 46,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,430 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside sill cover corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,430 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,430 miles
    Test number
    179532736878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    283564100805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail79,012 miles (+101)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    927063658226
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass78,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,911 miles
    Test number
    876003746625
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail78,911 miles (+404)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,911 miles
    Test number
    489809790459
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass78,507 miles (+905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    865732453300
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

  7. Pass77,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    701167247313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing starting to detach

  8. Fail77,602 miles (+1,363)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    442806604554
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing starting to detach

  9. Pass76,239 miles (+568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,239 miles
    Test number
    649065543259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

  10. Pass75,671 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,671 miles
    Test number
    755140464837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail75,658 miles (+1,237)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    688923863379
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass74,421 miles (+1,628)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,421 miles
    Test number
    618836475118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

  13. Pass72,793 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,793 miles
    Test number
    419590994187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,790 miles (+1,259)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    369017164146
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass71,531 miles (+2,154)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,531 miles
    Test number
    876847773108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slighly corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  16. Pass69,377 miles (+1,987)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    906201572196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass67,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,390 miles
    Test number
    937496961125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail67,390 miles (+3,062)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,390 miles
    Test number
    295496861442
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTraction control light on

  19. Pass64,328 miles (+3,521)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,328 miles
    Test number
    470362780168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to see rear inner brake pads

  20. Pass60,807 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,807 miles
    Test number
    101882699121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,409 miles (+5,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,409 miles
    Test number
    141697588184
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount corroded

  22. Pass51,212 miles (+4,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,212 miles
    Test number
    611691897158
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount corroded

  23. Pass46,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    520762496195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about T59 LDF

Does T59 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T59 LDF is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T59 LDF?
The MOT on T59 LDF is valid until 9 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 LDF done?
T59 LDF was recorded at 80,430 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,724 miles a year.
Has T59 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 LDF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T59 LDF 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 LDF find?
T59 LDF passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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