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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T85 LGVMOT history

T85 LGV is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
92,774 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 LGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 LGV was last recorded at 92,774 miles on 27 May 2026, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,915 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
3,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,774 miles
  • 2025 – 91,915 miles
  • 2024 – 90,503 miles
  • 2023 – 89,995 miles
  • 2022 – 88,953 miles
  • 2021 – 88,602 miles
  • 2020 – 87,957 miles
  • 2019 – 86,420 miles
  • 2018 – 83,571 miles
  • 2017 – 80,023 miles
  • 2016 – 74,584 miles
  • 2015 – 67,261 miles
  • 2014 – 63,283 miles
  • 2013 – 59,269 miles
  • 2012 – 53,719 miles
  • 2011 – 50,039 miles
  • 2010 – 44,560 miles
  • 2009 – 37,242 miles
  • 2008 – 32,328 miles
  • 2007 – 30,186 miles
  • 2006 – 28,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,774 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from body to trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,774 miles (+859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,774 miles
    Test number
    558466739292
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass91,915 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    190873010331
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail91,913 miles (+1,410)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    996180008614
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,503 miles (+508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    449067820945
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,995 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,995 miles
    Test number
    765823799394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail89,995 miles (+1,042)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,995 miles
    Test number
    664048714172
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,953 miles (+351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,953 miles
    Test number
    368128651288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both sides

  8. Pass88,602 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    313294937254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from body to trailing arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from body to trailing arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail88,601 miles (+644)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,601 miles
    Test number
    229593694124
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from body to trailing arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from body to trailing arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass87,957 miles (+1,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    743653130716
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,420 miles (+2,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    622297020590
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,571 miles (+3,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,571 miles
    Test number
    838446873456
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass80,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,023 miles
    Test number
    942121458158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail80,023 miles (+5,439)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,023 miles
    Test number
    721753786792
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass74,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    618047533184
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres unevenly worn (inside edges smooth)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail74,584 miles (+7,323)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    673609368545
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres unevenly worn (inside edges smooth)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass67,261 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,261 miles
    Test number
    426035375153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass63,283 miles (+4,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,283 miles
    Test number
    857373184134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail59,269 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    646072183175
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in nearside inner steering rack joint

  20. Pass59,269 miles (+5,550)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    797732383108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in nearside inner steering rack joint

  21. Pass53,719 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,719 miles
    Test number
    706389392164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,712 miles (+3,673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,712 miles
    Test number
    975018992109
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass50,039 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,039 miles
    Test number
    486330601250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    950641100217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,560 miles (+7,318)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    320040700477
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread

  26. Pass37,242 miles (+4,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,242 miles
    Test number
    141156599122
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish in the treads

  27. Pass32,328 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,328 miles
    Test number
    354097908267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,186 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    230797007249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    560593766153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 LGV

Does T85 LGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 LGV is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T85 LGV?
The MOT on T85 LGV is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 LGV done?
T85 LGV was recorded at 92,774 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,208 miles a year.
Has T85 LGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 LGV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T85 LGV 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 T85 LGV find?
T85 LGV passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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