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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T685 LOEMOT history

T685 LOE is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,034 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 LOE
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
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 LOE was last recorded at 70,034 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,887 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,034 miles
  • 2025 – 69,887 miles
  • 2024 – 69,864 miles
  • 2023 – 69,824 miles
  • 2022 – 69,271 miles
  • 2021 – 68,932 miles
  • 2019 – 68,452 miles
  • 2017 – 68,073 miles
  • 2016 – 67,711 miles
  • 2015 – 67,153 miles
  • 2012 – 67,117 miles
  • 2011 – 66,187 miles
  • 2010 – 64,795 miles
  • 2009 – 63,974 miles
  • 2008 – 62,610 miles
  • 2007 – 61,089 miles
  • 2006 – 58,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,034 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,034 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,034 miles
    Test number
    929132532530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass69,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,887 miles
    Test number
    819822711436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,885 miles (+21)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    600296735802
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
  4. Pass69,864 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,864 miles
    Test number
    329146011070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,824 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,824 miles
    Test number
    210341601749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,271 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,271 miles
    Test number
    764343009880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,932 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,932 miles
    Test number
    113214500731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,452 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    724743349902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,073 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    285266405998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,711 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    649051442254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,706 miles (+553)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,706 miles
    Test number
    893560849631
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass67,153 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,153 miles
    Test number
    563261556397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,117 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    768255082238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,187 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    846349841209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,795 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,795 miles
    Test number
    782581750258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,974 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    842614229286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,610 miles
    Test number
    322837618415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,610 miles (+1,521)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,610 miles
    Test number
    661331318237
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass61,089 miles (+2,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,089 miles
    Test number
    514636367160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass58,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,093 miles
    Test number
    991645496166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T685 LOE

Does T685 LOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T685 LOE is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T685 LOE?
The MOT on T685 LOE is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T685 LOE done?
T685 LOE was recorded at 70,034 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 594 miles a year.
Has T685 LOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 LOE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T685 LOE 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 T685 LOE find?
T685 LOE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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