BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T815 NLEMOT history
T815 NLE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 34,789 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 34,789 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,679 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T815 NLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T815 NLE was last recorded at 34,789 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Aug 2008: 19,011 miles, lower than 190,001 miles on 4 Aug 2008.
- 19 Aug 2011: 20,131 miles, lower than 20,587 miles on 17 Aug 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 34,134 miles · 6 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 655 miles
- Average per year
- 1,679 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 34,789 miles
- 2024 – 34,134 miles
- 2023 – 33,672 miles
- 2022 – 33,235 miles
- 2021 – 32,460 miles
- 2019 – 31,583 miles
- 2018 – 30,362 miles
- 2017 – 29,671 miles
- 2016 – 29,343 miles
- 2015 – 28,861 miles
- 2014 – 27,057 miles
- 2013 – 24,819 miles
- 2012 – 21,541 miles
- 2011 – 20,131 miles
- 2010 – 20,081 miles
- 2009 – 19,651 miles
- 2008 – 19,011 miles
- 2007 – 7,603 miles
- 2006 – 3,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass34,789 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrored
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass34,789 miles (+655)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 34,789 miles
- Test number
- 655057722186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass34,134 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 34,134 miles
- Test number
- 833227798456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrored (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail34,134 miles (+462)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,134 miles
- Test number
- 889164046835
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrored (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass33,672 miles (+437)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 33,672 miles
- Test number
- 327221224540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass33,235 miles (+775)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 33,235 miles
- Test number
- 157931672412
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass32,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 32,460 miles
- Test number
- 489065904856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,459 miles (+876)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,459 miles
- Test number
- 433566805703
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass31,583 miles (+1,221)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 31,583 miles
- Test number
- 339244051928
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass30,362 miles (+69)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 30,362 miles
- Test number
- 666979601051
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail30,293 miles (+622)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,293 miles
- Test number
- 720460081686
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Pass29,671 miles (+328)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 29,671 miles
- Test number
- 509682451592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,343 miles (+482)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 29,343 miles
- Test number
- 994145902942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,861 miles (+1,804)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 28,861 miles
- Test number
- 186497165193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,057 miles (+2,238)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 27,057 miles
- Test number
- 577764274171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,819 miles (+3,278)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,819 miles
- Test number
- 556219993144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,541 miles (+1,410)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 21,541 miles
- Test number
- 297965302298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,131 miles (-456)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 20,131 miles
- Test number
- 195321531277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,587 miles (+506)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,587 miles
- Test number
- 605109121243
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass20,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 20,081 miles
- Test number
- 383523320287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,081 miles (+430)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,081 miles
- Test number
- 434113220240
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass19,651 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 19,651 miles
- Test number
- 403610939272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,648 miles (+637)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,648 miles
- Test number
- 982289529284
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Pass19,011 miles (-170,990)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 19,011 miles
- Test number
- 483290428215
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail190,001 miles (+182,398)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,001 miles
- Test number
- 543307418227
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass7,603 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 7,603 miles
- Test number
- 771125627211
- NoteSame advisories as test no 554403027299
Fail7,603 miles (+4,571)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,603 miles
- Test number
- 554403027299
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Pass3,032 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 3,032 miles
- Test number
- 344180936417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T815 NLE
- Does T815 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T815 NLE expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T815 NLE?
- The MOT on T815 NLE expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T815 NLE done?
- T815 NLE was recorded at 34,789 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 1,679 miles a year.
- Has T815 NLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T815 NLE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T815 NLE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T815 NLE find?
- T815 NLE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 8 more.
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