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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T837 MLEMOT history

T837 MLE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,439 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 MLE
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
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 MLE was last recorded at 63,439 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2012: 54,204 miles, lower than 531,163 miles on 9 Sept 2011.

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
63,311 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
1,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,439 miles
  • 2024 – 63,311 miles
  • 2023 – 63,285 miles
  • 2022 – 63,200 miles
  • 2019 – 62,958 miles
  • 2018 – 61,805 miles
  • 2017 – 59,951 miles
  • 2016 – 58,581 miles
  • 2015 – 57,764 miles
  • 2014 – 56,595 miles
  • 2012 – 54,206 miles
  • 2011 – 531,163 miles
  • 2010 – 51,640 miles
  • 2009 – 48,589 miles
  • 2008 – 42,866 miles
  • 2007 – 40,669 miles
  • 2006 – 39,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,439 miles
  • AdvisoryOver all underside corrosion

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,439 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,439 miles
    Test number
    249897490936
    • AdvisoryOver all underside corrosion

  2. Fail63,311 miles (+26)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    415629473229
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and steering components

  3. Pass63,285 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    636080472297
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,283 miles (+83)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,283 miles
    Test number
    426260147769
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,200 miles (+242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    813627681370
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excess (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroding

  6. Pass62,958 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,958 miles
    Test number
    784211699007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,954 miles (+1,149)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    468971105474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and cracked

  8. Pass61,805 miles (+1,854)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    359889445430
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass59,951 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,951 miles
    Test number
    456198698329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,581 miles (+817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,581 miles
    Test number
    973023255651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

  11. Pass57,764 miles (+1,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    238878925181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass56,595 miles (+2,389)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,595 miles
    Test number
    887502504087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking and perished

  13. Pass54,206 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    968637772216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,204 miles (-476,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,204 miles
    Test number
    996476872262
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass531,163 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    531,163 miles
    Test number
    325272351284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished and cracked

  16. Fail53,161 miles (+1,521)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    117742551263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished and cracked

  17. Pass51,640 miles (+3,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,640 miles
    Test number
    870956850277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,589 miles (+5,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,589 miles
    Test number
    132732939261
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass42,866 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,866 miles
    Test number
    894643048237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,669 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,669 miles
    Test number
    332704887196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,339 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,339 miles
    Test number
    590581607153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    842549706250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T837 MLE

Does T837 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T837 MLE is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T837 MLE?
The MOT on T837 MLE is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T837 MLE done?
T837 MLE was recorded at 63,439 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,188 miles a year.
Has T837 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 MLE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T837 MLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T837 MLE find?
T837 MLE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: over all underside corrosion.

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