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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T885 DLOMOT history

T885 DLO is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,732 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 DLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 DLO was last recorded at 122,732 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,276 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,456 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,732 miles
  • 2024 – 118,276 miles
  • 2023 – 115,608 miles
  • 2022 – 113,374 miles
  • 2021 – 109,920 miles
  • 2020 – 105,857 miles
  • 2019 – 100,873 miles
  • 2018 – 96,758 miles
  • 2017 – 94,690 miles
  • 2016 – 88,761 miles
  • 2015 – 82,101 miles
  • 2014 – 78,595 miles
  • 2013 – 74,595 miles
  • 2012 – 73,953 miles
  • 2011 – 72,634 miles
  • 2010 – 71,732 miles
  • 2009 – 70,885 miles
  • 2008 – 70,244 miles
  • 2007 – 68,994 miles
  • 2006 – 62,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,732 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,732 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,732 miles
    Test number
    798117808698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,276 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,276 miles
    Test number
    820784236879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,608 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,608 miles
    Test number
    834497495089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,374 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,374 miles
    Test number
    112305458320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,920 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,920 miles
    Test number
    943223818028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,857 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,857 miles
    Test number
    838481304393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,873 miles (+4,115)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,873 miles
    Test number
    996881510012
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch/sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,758 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,758 miles
    Test number
    180927534698
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail96,758 miles (+2,068)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,758 miles
    Test number
    680953921124
    • FailureSteering column flexible coupling has excessive play rack to column (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass94,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,690 miles
    Test number
    204483144835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,689 miles (+5,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    273303205733
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass88,761 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,761 miles
    Test number
    876390773338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,101 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    689330845150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,595 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,595 miles
    Test number
    359183544152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    429944783079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,595 miles (+642)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    166724783462
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass73,953 miles (+1,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    978716882073
    • NoteAirbag light is a testable item from april 2012

  18. Pass72,634 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,634 miles
    Test number
    837700881073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,732 miles (+847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,732 miles
    Test number
    503378780056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass70,885 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,885 miles
    Test number
    331959889023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,244 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    891355288027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,994 miles (+6,104)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    931176167009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f fog light damaged

  23. Pass62,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    144334396072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,881 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    114634396401
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to discolour

Questions about T885 DLO

Does T885 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T885 DLO is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T885 DLO?
The MOT on T885 DLO is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T885 DLO done?
T885 DLO was recorded at 122,732 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has T885 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 DLO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T885 DLO 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 T885 DLO find?
T885 DLO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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