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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T789 OEOMOT history

T789 OEO is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,339 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 OEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 OEO was last recorded at 53,339 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,281 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,058 miles
Average per year
1,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,339 miles
  • 2025 – 52,281 miles
  • 2024 – 51,466 miles
  • 2023 – 50,787 miles
  • 2021 – 50,417 miles
  • 2020 – 49,360 miles
  • 2019 – 47,406 miles
  • 2018 – 45,462 miles
  • 2017 – 43,389 miles
  • 2016 – 41,718 miles
  • 2015 – 38,949 miles
  • 2014 – 38,484 miles
  • 2013 – 38,028 miles
  • 2012 – 37,372 miles
  • 2011 – 35,687 miles
  • 2010 – 34,105 miles
  • 2009 – 29,289 miles
  • 2008 – 27,300 miles
  • 2007 – 23,295 miles
  • 2006 – 19,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,339 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,339 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    391512134647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,281 miles (+815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,281 miles
    Test number
    919329635603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,466 miles (+679)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    606068855062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  4. Pass50,787 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    402156726951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,417 miles (+1,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    866908323843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,360 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    422977113143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,353 miles (+1,947)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,353 miles
    Test number
    486111266661
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass47,406 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,406 miles
    Test number
    886507415503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,462 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,462 miles
    Test number
    697534316558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,389 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    780910143801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass41,718 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,718 miles
    Test number
    873839107112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,696 miles (+2,747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,696 miles
    Test number
    477118430555
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass38,949 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,949 miles
    Test number
    328033955415
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass38,484 miles (+456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    206594634234
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass38,028 miles (+656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,028 miles
    Test number
    126379723260
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass37,372 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    477103722223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,687 miles (+1,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    948995821250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass34,105 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,105 miles
    Test number
    130376920236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,289 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,289 miles
    Test number
    254566829294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,300 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,300 miles
    Test number
    110127148094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,295 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,295 miles
    Test number
    241399337056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,242 miles
    Test number
    633898716142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 OEO

Does T789 OEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T789 OEO is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T789 OEO?
The MOT on T789 OEO is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T789 OEO done?
T789 OEO was recorded at 53,339 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,689 miles a year.
Has T789 OEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 OEO has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T789 OEO 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 T789 OEO find?
T789 OEO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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