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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T854 BFEMOT history

T854 BFE is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,454 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T854 BFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T854 BFE was last recorded at 69,454 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 3,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,421 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,033 miles
Average per year
2,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,454 miles
  • 2025 – 66,421 miles
  • 2024 – 65,500 miles
  • 2023 – 65,138 miles
  • 2022 – 64,577 miles
  • 2021 – 64,157 miles
  • 2019 – 62,994 miles
  • 2018 – 61,531 miles
  • 2017 – 59,442 miles
  • 2016 – 57,331 miles
  • 2014 – 57,227 miles
  • 2013 – 53,717 miles
  • 2012 – 48,941 miles
  • 2011 – 46,477 miles
  • 2010 – 41,055 miles
  • 2009 – 38,355 miles
  • 2007 – 32,079 miles
  • 2006 – 24,532 miles
  • 2005 – 19,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,454 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,454 miles (+3,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,454 miles
    Test number
    375771498571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,421 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,421 miles
    Test number
    660285155046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear painted and greased up (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail66,397 miles (+897)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    193471557231
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on chassis, on full lock right full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 12 yrs old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 12 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 14yrs old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 12 years old

  4. Pass65,500 miles (+362)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,500 miles
    Test number
    123094077122
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass65,138 miles (+561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    702263209634
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

  6. Pass64,577 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    767706642960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,157 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    958483279070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,994 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    613901639417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,531 miles (+2,089)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,531 miles
    Test number
    434251544226
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass59,442 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,442 miles
    Test number
    425913509750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,331 miles
    Test number
    917988117834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail57,331 miles (+104)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,331 miles
    Test number
    134945301132
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass57,227 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,227 miles
    Test number
    815823764110
    • NoteOffside front brake hose is perished slightly

  14. Fail57,221 miles (+3,504)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,221 miles
    Test number
    396698054178
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside front brake hose is perished slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a nail in the tread

  15. Pass53,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,717 miles
    Test number
    818386653176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail53,717 miles (+4,776)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,717 miles
    Test number
    427314153127
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,941 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    885363652190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  18. Fail48,940 miles (+2,463)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,940 miles
    Test number
    156102152140
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  19. Pass46,477 miles (+5,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,477 miles
    Test number
    937229781031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    811708690048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,055 miles (+2,700)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    901760390038
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass38,355 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,355 miles
    Test number
    874256989060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,079 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,079 miles
    Test number
    723790307374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,532 miles (+5,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,532 miles
    Test number
    153496476289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,401 miles
    Test number
    943510385271
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T854 BFE

Does T854 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T854 BFE is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T854 BFE?
The MOT on T854 BFE is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T854 BFE done?
T854 BFE was recorded at 69,454 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,440 miles a year.
Has T854 BFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T854 BFE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T854 BFE 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 T854 BFE find?
T854 BFE passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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