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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T789 RDOMOT history

T789 RDO is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,638 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 RDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 RDO was last recorded at 95,638 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,784 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
854 miles
Average per year
2,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,638 miles
  • 2025 – 94,784 miles
  • 2024 – 93,861 miles
  • 2023 – 92,561 miles
  • 2022 – 90,972 miles
  • 2021 – 89,986 miles
  • 2020 – 89,809 miles
  • 2018 – 89,746 miles
  • 2015 – 89,692 miles
  • 2014 – 80,252 miles
  • 2013 – 75,290 miles
  • 2012 – 69,770 miles
  • 2011 – 67,026 miles
  • 2010 – 64,689 miles
  • 2009 – 63,944 miles
  • 2008 – 60,452 miles
  • 2007 – 52,401 miles
  • 2006 – 46,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,638 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,638 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,638 miles
    Test number
    227651173961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,784 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,784 miles
    Test number
    409519037486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,861 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,861 miles
    Test number
    651221646919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,561 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,561 miles
    Test number
    476674052582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,972 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,972 miles
    Test number
    431968067653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,986 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,986 miles
    Test number
    505831648002
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  7. Fail89,982 miles (+173)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    982902290384
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass89,809 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    184786493967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,746 miles
    Test number
    260585806154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,746 miles (+54)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,746 miles
    Test number
    994084004628
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  11. Pass89,692 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    384251651496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail89,691 miles (+9,439)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    698072529570
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted up side down (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass80,252 miles (+4,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,252 miles
    Test number
    219188924464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    536415933140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail75,290 miles (+5,520)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    177755333146
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    698821332125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,770 miles (+2,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    526390632176
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass67,026 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,026 miles
    Test number
    945446531137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,689 miles
    Test number
    860980520138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,689 miles (+745)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,689 miles
    Test number
    883380420154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  21. Fail63,944 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    441738419175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  22. Pass63,944 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    522598119138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,452 miles
    Test number
    724682708127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,452 miles (+8,051)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,452 miles
    Test number
    260711308486
    • DangerousBoth front tyres are split on inner sidewall
    • DangerousN/s/f tyre is worn very low on inner edge
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on edges

  25. Pass52,401 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    221027517106
    • NoteNearside front+rear tyres worn uneavenly
    • NoteSlight blue tint to front side lights

  26. Fail52,401 miles (+6,001)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    881706717128
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front+rear tyres worn uneavenly
    • NoteSlight blue tint to front side lights

  27. Pass46,400 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,400 miles
    Test number
    713525376083
    • NoteFront and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about T789 RDO

Does T789 RDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T789 RDO is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T789 RDO?
The MOT on T789 RDO is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T789 RDO done?
T789 RDO was recorded at 95,638 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
Has T789 RDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 RDO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T789 RDO 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 RDO find?
T789 RDO passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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