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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T904 BCYMOT history

T904 BCY is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
110,275 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T904 BCY
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
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T904 BCY was last recorded at 110,275 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 8,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,232 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,043 miles
Average per year
3,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,275 miles
  • 2025 – 102,232 miles
  • 2024 – 97,542 miles
  • 2023 – 96,726 miles
  • 2022 – 95,365 miles
  • 2021 – 94,246 miles
  • 2020 – 93,639 miles
  • 2019 – 92,433 miles
  • 2018 – 88,410 miles
  • 2017 – 86,166 miles
  • 2016 – 84,890 miles
  • 2015 – 83,001 miles
  • 2014 – 76,769 miles
  • 2013 – 72,267 miles
  • 2012 – 65,612 miles
  • 2011 – 59,935 miles
  • 2010 – 54,967 miles
  • 2009 – 48,428 miles
  • 2008 – 43,612 miles
  • 2007 – 38,888 miles
  • 2006 – 35,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,275 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced requires polishing (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp not working

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,275 miles (+8,043)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,275 miles
    Test number
    171425990455
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced requires polishing (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp not working

  2. Pass102,232 miles (+4,690)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,232 miles
    Test number
    758861071029
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective defective but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass97,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,542 miles
    Test number
    461247638511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail97,542 miles (+816)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,542 miles
    Test number
    679784652947
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass96,726 miles (+1,361)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    893730440998
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass95,365 miles (+1,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,365 miles
    Test number
    938181083809
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear inside edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S outer hand brake cable corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass94,246 miles (+607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,246 miles
    Test number
    435867065466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic head light lens starting to fade

  8. Pass93,639 miles (+1,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,639 miles
    Test number
    289120971986
    • AdvisoryHand brake outer cables rusty

  9. Pass92,433 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,433 miles
    Test number
    686928515501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,410 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,410 miles
    Test number
    505856974054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,166 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,166 miles
    Test number
    321742372261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Fail86,157 miles (+1,267)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,157 miles
    Test number
    563577884609
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Pass84,890 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,890 miles
    Test number
    940012021580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,001 miles (+6,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,001 miles
    Test number
    778515685073
    • NoteNs door mirror broken

  15. Pass76,769 miles (+4,502)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,769 miles
    Test number
    758354324074
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box poor condition

  16. Pass72,267 miles (+6,655)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    265448223053
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres near limit and sidewall deterioration
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  17. Pass65,612 miles (+5,677)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    827027832009
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass59,935 miles (+4,968)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,935 miles
    Test number
    706811131086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play in steering downshaft coupling

  19. Pass54,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    263666930058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,967 miles (+6,539)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    870506330008
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass48,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,428 miles
    Test number
    143867759051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,428 miles (+4,816)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,428 miles
    Test number
    274750859029
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteGearbox bracket to exhaust loose
    • NoteSlight play in steering column knuckle

  23. Pass43,612 miles (+4,724)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,612 miles
    Test number
    380954078051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust to gearbox bracket missing

  24. Fail38,888 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    304473257003
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering downshaft coupling

  25. Pass38,888 miles (+3,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    330363857039
    • NoteSlight play in steering downshaft coupling

  26. Pass35,748 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,748 miles
    Test number
    592659476047
    • NoteAge deterioration to front tyres

Questions about T904 BCY

Does T904 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T904 BCY expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T904 BCY?
The MOT on T904 BCY expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T904 BCY done?
T904 BCY was recorded at 110,275 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,668 miles a year.
Has T904 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T904 BCY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T904 BCY 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 T904 BCY find?
T904 BCY failed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp light intensity severely reduced requires polishing; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area; offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area, and 12 more.

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