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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T88 MRAMOT history

T88 MRA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
56,435 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 MRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 MRA was last recorded at 56,435 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,285 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,435 miles
  • 2024 – 56,285 miles
  • 2023 – 56,226 miles
  • 2022 – 56,168 miles
  • 2021 – 56,117 miles
  • 2020 – 56,090 miles
  • 2019 – 56,078 miles
  • 2018 – 56,044 miles
  • 2017 – 55,983 miles
  • 2016 – 55,866 miles
  • 2014 – 55,675 miles
  • 2013 – 55,235 miles
  • 2012 – 54,125 miles
  • 2011 – 53,267 miles
  • 2010 – 50,323 miles
  • 2009 – 49,354 miles
  • 2008 – 48,706 miles
  • 2006 – 48,004 miles
  • 2005 – 46,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,435 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section of exhaust has slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bake disc has slight lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bake disc has slight lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,435 miles (+150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    910042961705
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section of exhaust has slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bake disc has slight lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bake disc has slight lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass56,285 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    948431317970
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust center section has slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber has slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass56,226 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,226 miles
    Test number
    580016893477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass56,168 miles (+51)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    165633290546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass56,117 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    277866923338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass56,090 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    901701965486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass56,078 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,078 miles
    Test number
    421280435245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail56,077 miles (+33)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    718204446820
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass56,044 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,044 miles
    Test number
    309007685840
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass55,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,983 miles
    Test number
    556600416180
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
  11. Fail55,983 miles (+117)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,983 miles
    Test number
    861170889462
    • FailureStop lamp missing All (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
  12. Pass55,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,866 miles
    Test number
    339193143235
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
  13. Fail55,866 miles (+65)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,866 miles
    Test number
    963642835842
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
  14. Pass55,801 miles (+126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    336841258226
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
  15. Pass55,675 miles (+440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    465723944480
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass55,235 miles (+1,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,235 miles
    Test number
    148354943351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass54,125 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,125 miles
    Test number
    479631742359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass53,267 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,267 miles
    Test number
    505210151301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,394 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    596245921070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,323 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,323 miles
    Test number
    851812230019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,354 miles (+648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    604685709092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  22. Pass48,706 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,706 miles
    Test number
    830610618003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,004 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    472025256434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,544 miles
    Test number
    643336555354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 MRA

Does T88 MRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 MRA is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T88 MRA?
The MOT on T88 MRA is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 MRA done?
T88 MRA was recorded at 56,435 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 498 miles a year.
Has T88 MRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 MRA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on T88 MRA 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 T88 MRA find?
T88 MRA passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section of exhaust has slight leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bake disc has slight lip of corrosion; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bake disc has slight lip of corrosion, and 1 more.

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