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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T73 GROMOT history

T73 GRO is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,006 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T73 GRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T73 GRO was last recorded at 42,006 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,963 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,006 miles
  • 2025 – 41,963 miles
  • 2024 – 41,689 miles
  • 2023 – 41,400 miles
  • 2022 – 41,053 miles
  • 2021 – 39,592 miles
  • 2020 – 38,429 miles
  • 2019 – 37,935 miles
  • 2018 – 37,310 miles
  • 2017 – 36,914 miles
  • 2016 – 36,585 miles
  • 2015 – 36,323 miles
  • 2014 – 36,012 miles
  • 2012 – 35,336 miles
  • 2011 – 34,319 miles
  • 2010 – 33,722 miles
  • 2009 – 33,188 miles
  • 2008 – 32,226 miles
  • 2007 – 30,076 miles
  • 2006 – 29,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,006 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGenual corroion

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 Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,006 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,006 miles
    Test number
    601104355795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGenual corroion
  2. Pass41,963 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    41,963 miles
    Test number
    866015440277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,689 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,689 miles
    Test number
    844937889305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass41,400 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    382157980065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,053 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    837319107935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,592 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,592 miles
    Test number
    380132705441
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass38,429 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,429 miles
    Test number
    140771639415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,935 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    965979109384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,910 miles (+600)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    619936402006
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass37,310 miles (+396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,310 miles
    Test number
    890783580633
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arms slightly corroded (both)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly corroded ( Both )
  11. Pass36,914 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,914 miles
    Test number
    139320795337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,585 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,585 miles
    Test number
    544310647725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Fail36,571 miles (+248)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,571 miles
    Test number
    407666950919
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass36,323 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,323 miles
    Test number
    127361085164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,012 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,012 miles
    Test number
    476019304099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,336 miles
    Test number
    148792862247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,336 miles (+1,017)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,336 miles
    Test number
    685541152278
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
  18. Pass34,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,319 miles
    Test number
    369589971496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,319 miles (+597)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,319 miles
    Test number
    438349671205
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  20. Pass33,722 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    680736460297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,188 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,188 miles
    Test number
    214768069207
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass33,188 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,188 miles
    Test number
    851468469205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,226 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,226 miles
    Test number
    281646708213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,076 miles (+903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    351869277154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass29,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,173 miles
    Test number
    920978306215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T73 GRO

Does T73 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T73 GRO is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T73 GRO?
The MOT on T73 GRO is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T73 GRO done?
T73 GRO was recorded at 42,006 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 641 miles a year.
Has T73 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 GRO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T73 GRO 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 T73 GRO find?
T73 GRO passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; genual corroion.

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