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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T601 RMXMOT history

T601 RMX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 47,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
47,589 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 RMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 RMX was last recorded at 47,589 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,589 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,589 miles
  • 2024 – 47,429 miles
  • 2023 – 47,289 miles
  • 2022 – 47,049 miles
  • 2021 – 46,986 miles
  • 2020 – 46,954 miles
  • 2019 – 46,348 miles
  • 2017 – 46,337 miles
  • 2014 – 45,736 miles
  • 2013 – 45,733 miles
  • 2012 – 43,318 miles
  • 2011 – 41,319 miles
  • 2010 – 39,129 miles
  • 2009 – 37,155 miles
  • 2008 – 29,762 miles
  • 2007 – 19,341 miles
  • 2006 – 7,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Underside has slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,589 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,589 miles
    Test number
    952618725007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside slight corrosion

  2. Fail47,589 miles (+160)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,589 miles
    Test number
    488939592025
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside slight corrosion

  3. Pass47,429 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,429 miles
    Test number
    233559088386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  4. Fail47,423 miles (+134)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    539546435400
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  5. Pass47,289 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,289 miles
    Test number
    892075314087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight corrosion

  6. Pass47,049 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    299866343660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass46,986 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    359242347515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass46,954 miles (+606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    46,954 miles
    Test number
    439038163403
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  9. Pass46,348 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,348 miles
    Test number
    370866757463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (little sump pan) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,337 miles (+601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,337 miles
    Test number
    438271304356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass45,736 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,736 miles
    Test number
    198037504450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail45,733 miles (+2,415)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,733 miles
    Test number
    709572163376
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass43,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,318 miles
    Test number
    677840122207
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail43,318 miles (+1,999)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,318 miles
    Test number
    926240322291
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass41,319 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    347812821460
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail41,300 miles (+2,171)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,300 miles
    Test number
    849030711245
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass39,129 miles (+1,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,129 miles
    Test number
    174073450106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass37,155 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,155 miles
    Test number
    363132389114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  19. Fail37,025 miles (+7,263)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,025 miles
    Test number
    291706379464
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass29,762 miles (+10,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,762 miles
    Test number
    473123388195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,341 miles (+11,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,341 miles
    Test number
    221415667114
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass7,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,451 miles
    Test number
    163351476181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T601 RMX

Does T601 RMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T601 RMX is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T601 RMX?
The MOT on T601 RMX is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T601 RMX done?
T601 RMX was recorded at 47,589 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,015 miles a year.
Has T601 RMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 RMX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T601 RMX 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 T601 RMX find?
T601 RMX passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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