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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T853 FVNMOT history

T853 FVN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,352 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 FVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 FVN was last recorded at 67,352 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,090 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
1,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,352 miles
  • 2025 – 67,090 miles
  • 2024 – 66,725 miles
  • 2023 – 66,033 miles
  • 2022 – 64,042 miles
  • 2021 – 56,258 miles
  • 2020 – 53,645 miles
  • 2019 – 53,508 miles
  • 2018 – 53,194 miles
  • 2017 – 52,655 miles
  • 2016 – 52,505 miles
  • 2015 – 52,091 miles
  • 2014 – 51,336 miles
  • 2013 – 51,261 miles
  • 2010 – 51,107 miles
  • 2009 – 50,089 miles
  • 2008 – 47,598 miles
  • 2007 – 44,232 miles
  • 2006 – 40,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,352 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,352 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    202502573653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,090 miles (+365)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,090 miles
    Test number
    920436179692
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass66,725 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    397110225211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,033 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,033 miles
    Test number
    544057784787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,990 miles (+1,948)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    979580478087
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  6. Pass64,042 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    574304206928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,258 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    174399888535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,229 miles (+2,584)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,229 miles
    Test number
    405708311753
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass53,645 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,645 miles
    Test number
    196350350349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass53,508 miles (+314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    342760966126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass53,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,194 miles
    Test number
    914492050145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail53,194 miles (+539)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,194 miles
    Test number
    918224713421
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass52,655 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,655 miles
    Test number
    835973451568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,505 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    230204870497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,091 miles (+755)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,091 miles
    Test number
    938481595042
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall slight perrishing / cracking

  16. Pass51,336 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    396908644113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass51,261 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    619029983122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail51,261 miles (+154)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    246786383151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass51,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,107 miles
    Test number
    793892790204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,103 miles (+1,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    303562890455
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass50,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,089 miles
    Test number
    152290009350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,089 miles (+2,491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,089 miles
    Test number
    934316299226
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass47,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,598 miles
    Test number
    640234198236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,586 miles (+3,354)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,586 miles
    Test number
    732234898273
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass44,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    952877097231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,227 miles (+3,240)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,227 miles
    Test number
    221077097265
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass40,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,987 miles
    Test number
    363644986265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T853 FVN

Does T853 FVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T853 FVN is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T853 FVN?
The MOT on T853 FVN is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T853 FVN done?
T853 FVN was recorded at 67,352 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 1,336 miles a year.
Has T853 FVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 FVN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T853 FVN 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 T853 FVN find?
T853 FVN passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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