
BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T647 BBRMOT history
T647 BBR is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 89,604 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 89,604 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T647 BBR
- 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
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T647 BBR was last recorded at 89,604 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 89,587 miles · 3 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 1,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,604 miles
- 2025 – 88,758 miles
- 2024 – 88,105 miles
- 2022 – 87,403 miles
- 2021 – 86,779 miles
- 2020 – 85,479 miles
- 2019 – 82,928 miles
- 2018 – 80,492 miles
- 2017 – 79,496 miles
- 2016 – 77,722 miles
- 2015 – 75,869 miles
- 2014 – 73,897 miles
- 2013 – 72,753 miles
- 2012 – 71,423 miles
- 2011 – 69,888 miles
- 2010 – 68,173 miles
- 2009 – 66,554 miles
- 2008 – 64,830 miles
- 2007 – 62,495 miles
- 2006 – 59,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers been repaired
- AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
30 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,604 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 89,604 miles
- Test number
- 983566516434
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers been repaired
- AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion
Fail89,587 miles (+829)3 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,587 miles
- Test number
- 415159442731
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (front most) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (front most) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass88,758 miles (+653)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 88,758 miles
- Test number
- 537709963395
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded front half (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded front half (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,105 miles (+5)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 88,105 miles
- Test number
- 195550493519
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail88,100 miles (+697)1 dangerous9 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,100 miles
- Test number
- 516430410307
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant boiled over (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rubbing on suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rubbing on suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor snapped
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted
Pass87,403 miles (+624)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 87,403 miles
- Test number
- 860800163073
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass86,779 miles (+1,300)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 86,779 miles
- Test number
- 928878633974
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,479 miles (+2,551)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 85,479 miles
- Test number
- 176655686484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,928 miles (+2,436)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 82,928 miles
- Test number
- 299923159803
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass80,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 80,492 miles
- Test number
- 364507506550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,492 miles (+21)10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,492 miles
- Test number
- 602028602909
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking centre rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
Fail80,471 miles (+975)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,471 miles
- Test number
- 268510235563
- DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres, tread cracking
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust heavily deteriorated
Pass79,496 miles (+1,774)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 79,496 miles
- Test number
- 789493390316
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass77,722 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 77,722 miles
- Test number
- 844609880337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,717 miles (+1,848)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,717 miles
- Test number
- 888681474387
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass75,869 miles (+1,972)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 75,869 miles
- Test number
- 336294335006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,897 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 73,897 miles
- Test number
- 886564714096
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail73,897 miles (+1,144)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,897 miles
- Test number
- 308844914098
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,753 miles (+1,330)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,753 miles
- Test number
- 268730413015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/f strut top worn
Pass71,423 miles (+1,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 71,423 miles
- Test number
- 178443012431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,888 miles (+1,715)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 69,888 miles
- Test number
- 277473511087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,173 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 68,173 miles
- Test number
- 773188410058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,165 miles (+1,611)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,165 miles
- Test number
- 710884010096
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass66,554 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 66,554 miles
- Test number
- 944459109052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteMIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
Fail66,554 miles (+1,724)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,554 miles
- Test number
- 273239509088
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteMIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
Pass64,830 miles (+11)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 64,830 miles
- Test number
- 341221218039
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteREAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
Fail64,819 miles (+2,324)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,819 miles
- Test number
- 174968008423
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteREAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
Pass62,495 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 62,495 miles
- Test number
- 110598507484
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail62,495 miles (+2,976)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,495 miles
- Test number
- 940178307009
- DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass59,519 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 59,519 miles
- Test number
- 242635806048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about T647 BBR
- Does T647 BBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T647 BBR is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T647 BBR?
- The MOT on T647 BBR is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T647 BBR done?
- T647 BBR was recorded at 89,604 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,455 miles a year.
- Has T647 BBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T647 BBR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T647 BBR 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 T647 BBR find?
- T647 BBR passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp sleeve; both outer sill covers been repaired; suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
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