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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T899 MDAMOT history

T899 MDA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 89,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,321 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T899 MDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T899 MDA was last recorded at 89,321 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,041 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,280 miles
Average per year
2,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,321 miles
  • 2025 – 88,041 miles
  • 2024 – 86,673 miles
  • 2023 – 85,751 miles
  • 2022 – 83,594 miles
  • 2021 – 81,824 miles
  • 2020 – 79,700 miles
  • 2019 – 78,295 miles
  • 2018 – 72,709 miles
  • 2017 – 69,291 miles
  • 2016 – 67,016 miles
  • 2015 – 64,753 miles
  • 2014 – 62,459 miles
  • 2013 – 60,295 miles
  • 2012 – 58,475 miles
  • 2011 – 56,355 miles
  • 2010 – 54,652 miles
  • 2009 – 52,940 miles
  • 2008 – 50,679 miles
  • 2007 – 48,029 miles
  • 2006 – 45,959 miles
  • 2005 – 41,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,321 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,321 miles (+1,280)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    533980591247
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,041 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,041 miles
    Test number
    227991894423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,037 miles (+1,364)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,037 miles
    Test number
    396048282736
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,673 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    116000893093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail86,669 miles (+918)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,669 miles
    Test number
    103903456232
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass85,751 miles (+2,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    960432267223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,594 miles (+1,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,594 miles
    Test number
    602204287988
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass81,824 miles (+2,124)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,824 miles
    Test number
    305918627614
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass79,700 miles (+1,405)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    835519904891
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,295 miles (+5,586)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    914229450433
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes covered with grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,709 miles (+3,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    449913389200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,291 miles (+2,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    639700004049
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass67,016 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,016 miles
    Test number
    983193096758
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  14. Fail67,004 miles (+2,251)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    613814048319
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  15. Pass64,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    986671915244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,753 miles (+2,294)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    305571315251
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass62,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    209790914203
    • NoteSRS light on

  18. Fail62,459 miles (+2,164)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    978450714218
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSRS light on

  19. Pass60,295 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    786009183141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail60,274 miles (+1,799)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    716705983109
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass58,475 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,475 miles
    Test number
    865823872184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,464 miles (+2,109)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,464 miles
    Test number
    709442272146
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Pass56,355 miles (+1,703)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,355 miles
    Test number
    827600041130
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll discs worn

  24. Fail54,652 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,652 miles
    Test number
    201788860107
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  25. Pass54,652 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,652 miles
    Test number
    253958660118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,940 miles (+2,261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,940 miles
    Test number
    850559959162
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake pipes

  27. Pass50,679 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    891519158153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass48,029 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    221173367435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,959 miles
    Test number
    912289836129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail45,959 miles (+4,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,959 miles
    Test number
    104019536168
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  31. Pass41,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    902330105382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T899 MDA

Does T899 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T899 MDA is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T899 MDA?
The MOT on T899 MDA is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T899 MDA done?
T899 MDA was recorded at 89,321 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,302 miles a year.
Has T899 MDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T899 MDA has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T899 MDA 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 T899 MDA find?
T899 MDA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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