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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T873 AFRMOT history

T873 AFR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,551 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 AFR
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
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 AFR was last recorded at 70,551 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,892 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,659 miles
Average per year
1,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,551 miles
  • 2025 – 67,892 miles
  • 2024 – 67,812 miles
  • 2023 – 67,565 miles
  • 2017 – 67,468 miles
  • 2015 – 67,370 miles
  • 2014 – 64,626 miles
  • 2013 – 61,591 miles
  • 2012 – 60,631 miles
  • 2011 – 58,224 miles
  • 2010 – 54,959 miles
  • 2009 – 52,210 miles
  • 2008 – 50,168 miles
  • 2006 – 40,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    576244428008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,551 miles (+2,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    528090893284
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass67,892 miles (+80)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,892 miles
    Test number
    380046581159
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,812 miles (+247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,812 miles
    Test number
    151383904439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass67,565 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,565 miles
    Test number
    850649032041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,468 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    695681940204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at clips on bottom arms (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

  7. Pass67,370 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    297126585072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass64,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    256737584090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail64,626 miles (+3,035)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    398007684045
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass61,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,591 miles
    Test number
    366864083055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,591 miles (+960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,591 miles
    Test number
    399040483075
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass60,631 miles (+2,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,631 miles
    Test number
    285733392062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass58,224 miles (+3,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,224 miles
    Test number
    799938661077
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass54,959 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    350379760059
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass52,210 miles (+2,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    193762989044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass50,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    454217288065
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail50,168 miles (+9,491)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    550527888080
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass40,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    752492406159
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail40,677 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    964922106119
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T873 AFR

Does T873 AFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T873 AFR is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T873 AFR?
The MOT on T873 AFR is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T873 AFR done?
T873 AFR was recorded at 70,551 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,473 miles a year.
Has T873 AFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 AFR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T873 AFR 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 T873 AFR find?
T873 AFR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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