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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T657 THKMOT history

T657 THK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
110,406 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T657 THK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T657 THK was last recorded at 110,406 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,948 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,458 miles
Average per year
2,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,406 miles
  • 2024 – 108,948 miles
  • 2023 – 107,879 miles
  • 2022 – 106,608 miles
  • 2021 – 105,023 miles
  • 2020 – 103,606 miles
  • 2019 – 102,134 miles
  • 2018 – 100,665 miles
  • 2017 – 99,210 miles
  • 2016 – 97,238 miles
  • 2015 – 94,193 miles
  • 2014 – 91,735 miles
  • 2013 – 88,149 miles
  • 2012 – 85,345 miles
  • 2011 – 81,847 miles
  • 2009 – 75,898 miles
  • 2008 – 69,747 miles
  • 2007 – 61,020 miles
  • 2006 – 53,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,406 miles (+1,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,406 miles
    Test number
    244254884988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass108,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,948 miles
    Test number
    980176149278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,946 miles (+1,067)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,946 miles
    Test number
    732037580122
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi on caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass107,879 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    804924921159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,608 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,608 miles
    Test number
    975653649420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,023 miles (+1,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,023 miles
    Test number
    748028307050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,606 miles
    Test number
    284865358326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail103,606 miles (+1,472)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,606 miles
    Test number
    477426476335
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass102,134 miles (+1,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,134 miles
    Test number
    757958920819
    • AdvisoryFront small chips on windscreen

  10. Pass100,665 miles (+1,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,665 miles
    Test number
    506208406784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChips on windscreen

  11. Pass99,210 miles (+1,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,210 miles
    Test number
    142331366205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass97,238 miles (+3,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,238 miles
    Test number
    850955447115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass94,193 miles (+2,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,193 miles
    Test number
    323275368975
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perishing

  14. Pass91,735 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    298502884288
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to perish

  15. Fail91,727 miles (+3,578)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    375015474493
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to perish

  16. Pass88,149 miles (+23)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,149 miles
    Test number
    458950183294
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail88,126 miles (+2,781)2 dangerous9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    776198163242
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass85,345 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,345 miles
    Test number
    587357362042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,847 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,847 miles
    Test number
    776426351090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,898 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,898 miles
    Test number
    492101529487
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass75,898 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,898 miles
    Test number
    770811529372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,747 miles (+8,727)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    211513328376
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  23. Pass61,020 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,020 miles
    Test number
    220188127368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,808 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    484101257123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    854972456107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T657 THK

Does T657 THK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T657 THK is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T657 THK?
The MOT on T657 THK is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T657 THK done?
T657 THK was recorded at 110,406 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,948 miles a year.
Has T657 THK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T657 THK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T657 THK 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 T657 THK find?
T657 THK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17.

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