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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T601 TBAMOT history

T601 TBA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,049 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
60,049 km
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,549 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 TBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T601 TBA was last recorded at 60,049 km on 21 Sept 2026, 5,377 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,672 km · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,377 km
Average per year
2,549 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,049 km
  • 2025 – 54,672 km
  • 2022 – 32,196 km
  • 2021 – 32,184 km
  • 2017 – 31,293 km
  • 2015 – 28,108 km
  • 2012 – 26,421 km
  • 2006 – 8,743 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,049 km
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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, 2011–2014

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail60,049 km (+5,377)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,049 km
    Test number
    731930836983
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass54,672 km1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,672 km
    Test number
    130688967332
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail54,672 km1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,672 km
    Test number
    803207906281
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass46,515 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,515 miles
    Test number
    711899497454
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,196 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,196 km
    Test number
    973013192676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,196 km (+12)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,196 km
    Test number
    169093976480
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass32,184 km (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    32,184 km
    Test number
    532372809397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,167 km3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,167 km
    Test number
    274691372528
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits air hose split (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass31,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,820 miles
    Test number
    720749153253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,820 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,820 miles
    Test number
    123036731091
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass31,293 km (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,293 km
    Test number
    821739671150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,108 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,108 km
    Test number
    832733523404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass27,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    546019194074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,421 km (+5)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,421 km
    Test number
    838613202159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp not illuminated
    • NoteCrank pulley misaligned

  15. Fail26,416 km1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,416 km
    Test number
    825061602165
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAir bag fault warning light on
    • NoteCrank pulley mis-aligned

  16. Pass26,063 miles (+1,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,063 miles
    Test number
    629396551277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail24,490 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,490 miles
    Test number
    303777310429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass24,490 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,490 miles
    Test number
    584467510295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,474 miles (+3,488)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,474 miles
    Test number
    932992309255
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass14,986 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,986 miles
    Test number
    270775728281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,584 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,584 miles
    Test number
    521399917235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust is hard on rear subframe.

  22. Pass8,743 km (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    8,743 km
    Test number
    871895216232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail8,720 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,720 km
    Test number
    793434516279
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T601 TBA

Does T601 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T601 TBA expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T601 TBA?
The MOT on T601 TBA expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T601 TBA done?
T601 TBA was recorded at 60,049 km at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,549 km a year.
Has T601 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 TBA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T601 TBA 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 TBA find?
T601 TBA failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 6 more.

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