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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T659 PKEMOT history

T659 PKE is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,864 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T659 PKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T659 PKE was last recorded at 77,864 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2015: 53,807 miles, lower than 53,809 miles on 2 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,786 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
2,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,864 miles
  • 2025 – 76,786 miles
  • 2021 – 72,865 miles
  • 2020 – 69,592 miles
  • 2019 – 65,033 miles
  • 2018 – 60,004 miles
  • 2016 – 55,534 miles
  • 2015 – 53,807 miles
  • 2014 – 52,679 miles
  • 2013 – 50,765 miles
  • 2012 – 48,064 miles
  • 2011 – 46,341 miles
  • 2010 – 44,127 miles
  • 2009 – 42,240 miles
  • 2008 – 39,584 miles
  • 2007 – 33,744 miles
  • 2006 – 29,901 miles
  • 2005 – 29,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,864 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,864 miles
    Test number
    134476327469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail77,786 miles (+1,000)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,786 miles
    Test number
    436882272653
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass76,786 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    543768425888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,782 miles (+3,917)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    527426887355
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass72,865 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    250355840138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,592 miles
    Test number
    910091003441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail69,592 miles (+4,559)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,592 miles
    Test number
    121197784006
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass65,033 miles (+5,029)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    535665995210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass60,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    636860311181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail60,004 miles (+4,470)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    445646449024
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass55,534 miles (+1,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    293340519121
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror insecure but two further mirrors in use (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass53,807 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    497091024431
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail53,809 miles (+1,130)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,809 miles
    Test number
    806974521860
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet Cable release system Partially Siezed
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs Excessively corroded and working surfaces Reduced

  14. Pass52,679 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,679 miles
    Test number
    749707914307
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBonnet Release Mechanism partially Siezed
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Corroded and Pitted

  15. Fail52,679 miles (+1,914)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,679 miles
    Test number
    269057614390
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBonnet Release Mechanism partially Siezed
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Corroded and Pitted

  16. Pass50,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    707894903342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail50,673 miles (+2,609)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    815814003301
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass48,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    395540222345
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail48,064 miles (+1,723)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    589850022311
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass46,341 miles (+2,214)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,341 miles
    Test number
    766225901361
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake discs badly corroded front anf rear

  21. Pass44,127 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    432233220377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,240 miles (+2,656)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,240 miles
    Test number
    164293529346
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slighty deteoriated

  23. Pass39,584 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    881785728387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,744 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    380914967223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,901 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,901 miles
    Test number
    182295506262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,465 miles
    Test number
    672057845369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T659 PKE

Does T659 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T659 PKE is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T659 PKE?
The MOT on T659 PKE is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T659 PKE done?
T659 PKE was recorded at 77,864 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,351 miles a year.
Has T659 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T659 PKE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T659 PKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T659 PKE find?
T659 PKE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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