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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,796 cc

T713 BLRMOT history

T713 BLR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
122,923 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T713 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T713 BLR was last recorded at 122,923 miles on 7 May 2026, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2022: 70,282 miles, lower than 121,203 miles on 15 Mar 2022.

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
122,852 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
4,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,923 miles
  • 2024 – 122,064 miles
  • 2023 – 121,273 miles
  • 2022 – 70,282 miles
  • 2021 – 119,798 miles
  • 2020 – 115,504 miles
  • 2019 – 103,988 miles
  • 2018 – 96,947 miles
  • 2017 – 85,460 miles
  • 2016 – 72,806 miles
  • 2014 – 69,299 miles
  • 2013 – 66,052 miles
  • 2012 – 60,704 miles
  • 2011 – 55,949 miles
  • 2010 – 49,099 miles
  • 2009 – 44,799 miles
  • 2008 – 40,561 miles
  • 2007 – 36,837 miles
  • 2006 – 34,130 miles
  • 2005 – 31,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,923 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper rubber differential mount - worn/starting to separate
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened ball-joint - dented/impact damaged (no excessive play) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front abs/wheel speed sensor loom - incorrectly routed but not damaged or insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency just met requirements

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,923 miles (+71)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,923 miles
    Test number
    706842270444
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper rubber differential mount - worn/starting to separate
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened ball-joint - dented/impact damaged (no excessive play) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front abs/wheel speed sensor loom - incorrectly routed but not damaged or insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency just met requirements

  2. Fail122,852 miles (+52)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,852 miles
    Test number
    828002165310
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Fail122,800 miles (+736)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,800 miles
    Test number
    137237023776
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,064 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,064 miles
    Test number
    902921398908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,273 miles (+50,991)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,273 miles
    Test number
    215488865377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,282 miles (-50,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    110522570113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,203 miles (+1,405)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,203 miles
    Test number
    527918781291
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,798 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,798 miles
    Test number
    146619115367
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass115,504 miles (+11,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,504 miles
    Test number
    727692031997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wore on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass103,988 miles (+7,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,988 miles
    Test number
    370608465191
    • AdvisoryFront both wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass96,947 miles (+11,487)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,947 miles
    Test number
    375034111429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    864240611583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,460 miles (+12,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    661491725535
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass72,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,806 miles
    Test number
    303249255269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,806 miles (+3,507)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,806 miles
    Test number
    546612728913
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass69,299 miles (+3,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,299 miles
    Test number
    459151614392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass66,052 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    907923783273
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

  18. Fail66,052 miles (+5,348)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    787712083250
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCatalyst rattling
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

  19. Pass60,704 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    999663782230
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on the inside edges slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inside edge slightly

  20. Fail60,704 miles (+4,755)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    906913682200
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on the inside edges slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inside edge slightly

  21. Pass55,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    538500701395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,947 miles (+6,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,947 miles
    Test number
    657280301392
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass49,099 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,099 miles
    Test number
    493546700327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,799 miles (+4,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    293406299202
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on the inside edges

  25. Pass40,561 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    850662808337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,837 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,837 miles
    Test number
    140038997281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,130 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,130 miles
    Test number
    824410216301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,523 miles
    Test number
    620683415359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T713 BLR

Does T713 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T713 BLR is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T713 BLR?
The MOT on T713 BLR is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T713 BLR done?
T713 BLR was recorded at 122,923 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,461 miles a year.
Has T713 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T713 BLR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T713 BLR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T713 BLR find?
T713 BLR passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 10 advisories: central rear upper rubber differential mount - worn/starting to separate; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened ball-joint - dented/impact damaged (no excessive play), and 7 more.

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