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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T838 BDNMOT history

T838 BDN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 107,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
107,351 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 BDN
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 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 BDN was last recorded at 107,351 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2014: 69,468 miles, lower than 69,639 miles on 28 Aug 2014.
  • 21 Aug 2025: 105,209 miles, lower than 105,223 miles on 16 Aug 2025.

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
105,209 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,142 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,351 miles
  • 2025 – 105,209 miles
  • 2024 – 102,114 miles
  • 2023 – 99,286 miles
  • 2022 – 94,803 miles
  • 2021 – 93,582 miles
  • 2020 – 88,940 miles
  • 2019 – 79,645 miles
  • 2015 – 78,313 miles
  • 2014 – 69,468 miles
  • 2013 – 60,842 miles
  • 2012 – 52,482 miles
  • 2011 – 51,442 miles
  • 2010 – 49,297 miles
  • 2009 – 48,385 miles
  • 2008 – 47,002 miles
  • 2007 – 44,446 miles
  • 2006 – 41,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,351 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,351 miles (+2,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    107,351 miles
    Test number
    945059529529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,209 miles (-14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,209 miles
    Test number
    645081599261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,223 miles (+14)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,223 miles
    Test number
    987739929854
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airt bag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  4. Fail105,209 miles (+3,095)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,209 miles
    Test number
    567292929270
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,114 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,114 miles
    Test number
    499343929536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,105 miles (+2,819)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,105 miles
    Test number
    656509639755
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,286 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,286 miles
    Test number
    577692535272
    • 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))

  8. Fail99,277 miles (+4,474)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,277 miles
    Test number
    646867281240
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass94,803 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,803 miles
    Test number
    999164476366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    589739752937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,582 miles (+4,642)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    722362099752
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass88,940 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    303774336273
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail88,940 miles (+9,295)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    196329672872
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass79,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    939966063265
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp on gearbox rusted

  15. Fail79,643 miles (+1,330)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,643 miles
    Test number
    452727432534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp on gearbox rusted

  16. Pass78,313 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,313 miles
    Test number
    937101057993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,312 miles (+8,844)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    533460835272
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass69,468 miles (-171)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,468 miles
    Test number
    396484644480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth handbrake cable outter cssings damaged

  19. Fail69,639 miles (+8,797)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    758030944246
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth handbrake cable outter cssings damaged

  20. Pass60,842 miles (+8,360)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    928700463212
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth handbrake outter cables brocken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail52,482 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,482 miles
    Test number
    516272162244
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass52,482 miles (+166)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,482 miles
    Test number
    527332162256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass52,316 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,316 miles
    Test number
    238615682119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,442 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,442 miles
    Test number
    288673541408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,297 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,297 miles
    Test number
    443535340144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass49,297 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,297 miles
    Test number
    934395440177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    904941349173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail48,385 miles (+1,383)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    973091649150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass47,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    224042448417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Fail47,002 miles (+2,556)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    902182348193
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Pass44,446 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,446 miles
    Test number
    513314947137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass41,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    214588236421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail41,808 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    224217036414
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about T838 BDN

Does T838 BDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T838 BDN is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T838 BDN?
The MOT on T838 BDN is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T838 BDN done?
T838 BDN was recorded at 107,351 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has T838 BDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 BDN has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T838 BDN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T838 BDN find?
T838 BDN passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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