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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T609 NARMOT history

T609 NAR is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 110,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,227 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T609 NAR
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T609 NAR was last recorded at 110,227 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,861 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
2,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,227 miles
  • 2024 – 109,861 miles
  • 2022 – 108,267 miles
  • 2021 – 107,239 miles
  • 2019 – 106,626 miles
  • 2018 – 105,224 miles
  • 2017 – 103,284 miles
  • 2016 – 101,120 miles
  • 2015 – 100,039 miles
  • 2014 – 99,003 miles
  • 2013 – 97,188 miles
  • 2011 – 91,686 miles
  • 2010 – 84,918 miles
  • 2009 – 81,776 miles
  • 2008 – 76,724 miles
  • 2007 – 72,127 miles
  • 2006 – 56,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,227 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,227 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,227 miles
    Test number
    712217430410
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail110,227 miles (+366)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,227 miles
    Test number
    845553806222
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,861 miles
    Test number
    138367914729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,861 miles (+1,594)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,861 miles
    Test number
    366516468722
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Lower nut loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    932257167019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail108,267 miles (+1,028)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    370609896637
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass107,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    419188861927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,239 miles (+613)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    108306928443
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,626 miles (+1,402)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,626 miles
    Test number
    284500051735
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass105,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,224 miles
    Test number
    390294063817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail105,224 miles (+1,940)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,224 miles
    Test number
    376321123420
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass103,284 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    697130628662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    150781587585
    • AdvisoryOffside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Fail101,120 miles (+1,081)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    931618019222
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass100,039 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,039 miles
    Test number
    417524485039
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass99,003 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    728684144093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail99,003 miles (+1,815)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    686494444018
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass97,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,188 miles
    Test number
    568202343058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail97,187 miles (+5,501)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,187 miles
    Test number
    986532743090
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted causing slight judder.

  20. Pass91,686 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,686 miles
    Test number
    225178811302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted on inner facess
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

  21. Fail91,686 miles (+1,673)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,686 miles
    Test number
    397928911339
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted on inner facess
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

  22. Pass90,013 miles (+5,095)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    645328641135
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  23. Pass84,918 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,918 miles
    Test number
    360968040107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,776 miles (+5,052)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,776 miles
    Test number
    643200549256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joints have slight play
    • NoteBrake pipe corrosion

  25. Pass76,724 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,724 miles
    Test number
    991884038235
    • NoteBrake pipe corrosion
    • NoteHevey exhaust corrosion

  26. Fail76,724 miles (+4,597)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,724 miles
    Test number
    374384338472
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake pipe corrosion
    • NoteHevey exhaust corrosion

  27. Pass72,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    220539647282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail72,127 miles (+15,400)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    792899447201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass56,727 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    824318146249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail56,624 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,624 miles
    Test number
    303274446494
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T609 NAR

Does T609 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T609 NAR is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T609 NAR?
The MOT on T609 NAR is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T609 NAR done?
T609 NAR was recorded at 110,227 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
Has T609 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T609 NAR has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T609 NAR 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 T609 NAR find?
T609 NAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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