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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T853 MABMOT history

T853 MAB is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
85,047 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 MAB was last recorded at 85,047 miles on 7 May 2026, 452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,595 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
452 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,047 miles
  • 2025 – 84,595 miles
  • 2021 – 84,259 miles
  • 2020 – 82,938 miles
  • 2019 – 81,699 miles
  • 2018 – 79,945 miles
  • 2017 – 78,546 miles
  • 2016 – 75,728 miles
  • 2015 – 73,168 miles
  • 2014 – 68,734 miles
  • 2013 – 61,465 miles
  • 2012 – 56,822 miles
  • 2011 – 51,125 miles
  • 2010 – 45,732 miles
  • 2009 – 40,372 miles
  • 2008 – 37,625 miles
  • 2007 – 36,601 miles
  • 2006 – 34,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,047 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,047 miles (+452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    115048151837
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass84,595 miles (+336)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    916460117009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,259 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,259 miles
    Test number
    592704209826
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,245 miles (+1,307)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,245 miles
    Test number
    361501218351
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,938 miles (+1,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    709163663508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    634160367518
    • 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))

  7. Fail81,691 miles (+1,746)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,691 miles
    Test number
    648857589578
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass79,945 miles (+1,399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    549229149696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass78,546 miles (+2,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,546 miles
    Test number
    500875633827
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod ends slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake flexy slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake performance just o.k.

  10. Pass75,728 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,728 miles
    Test number
    460004333175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,168 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    416342125149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,156 miles (+4,422)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    187961825159
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass68,734 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,734 miles
    Test number
    467827024170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,465 miles (+4,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,465 miles
    Test number
    777211983063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass56,822 miles (+5,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,822 miles
    Test number
    498152382088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,125 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    157771691479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,069 miles (+5,337)6 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,069 miles
    Test number
    729267081008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass45,732 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    142081680455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers

  19. Fail45,732 miles (+5,360)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    120681880440
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers

  20. Pass40,372 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    501819389079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail40,283 miles (+2,658)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,283 miles
    Test number
    604275489052
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass37,625 miles (+1,024)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,625 miles
    Test number
    784352398072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on

  23. Pass36,601 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,601 miles
    Test number
    814960097008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass34,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,560 miles
    Test number
    251130996060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T853 MAB

Does T853 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T853 MAB is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T853 MAB?
The MOT on T853 MAB is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T853 MAB done?
T853 MAB was recorded at 85,047 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has T853 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 MAB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T853 MAB 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 MAB find?
T853 MAB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer.

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