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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T944 RDEMOT history

T944 RDE is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
80,659 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T944 RDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T944 RDE was last recorded at 80,659 miles on 2 May 2026, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,295 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
1,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,659 miles
  • 2024 – 80,295 miles
  • 2023 – 80,205 miles
  • 2022 – 80,000 miles
  • 2021 – 79,549 miles
  • 2019 – 79,339 miles
  • 2018 – 78,901 miles
  • 2017 – 78,531 miles
  • 2015 – 77,961 miles
  • 2014 – 75,027 miles
  • 2013 – 74,494 miles
  • 2012 – 73,954 miles
  • 2011 – 72,233 miles
  • 2010 – 70,016 miles
  • 2009 – 66,881 miles
  • 2008 – 63,522 miles
  • 2007 – 60,337 miles
  • 2006 – 57,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,659 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,659 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,659 miles
    Test number
    255537643860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,295 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,295 miles
    Test number
    889826256446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    311896754831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,205 miles (+205)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    269862433771
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass80,000 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,000 miles
    Test number
    516463743658
    • AdvisoryRear lower trailing arms slightly corroded
  6. Pass79,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,549 miles
    Test number
    582558270477
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Fail79,551 miles (+212)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,551 miles
    Test number
    225256387352
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass79,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    243663240905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,339 miles (+438)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    465957457343
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass78,901 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    659479416759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,531 miles (+570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    289577599788
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s/rsusspension wish bone
  12. Pass77,961 miles (+2,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,961 miles
    Test number
    785697715153
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints
  13. Pass75,027 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,027 miles
    Test number
    227135614175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,012 miles (+518)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,012 miles
    Test number
    488297094054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass74,494 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    268762773002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside front wheel slightly binding
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty
  16. Fail74,494 miles (+540)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    915512273012
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside front wheel slightly binding
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty
  17. Pass73,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    195263482435
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  18. Fail73,954 miles (+1,721)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    548776872097
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  19. Pass72,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,233 miles
    Test number
    109802681467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Fail72,233 miles (+2,217)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,233 miles
    Test number
    379752381003
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass70,016 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    881938270080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,881 miles (+3,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    383049389029
    • NoteAir bag light staying on
  23. Pass63,522 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,522 miles
    Test number
    772797478002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,494 miles (+3,157)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    632352278091
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail60,337 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    151246117141
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSrs light on
  26. Pass60,337 miles (+2,647)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    972876017106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSrs light on
  27. Pass57,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,690 miles
    Test number
    471456416129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T944 RDE

Does T944 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T944 RDE is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T944 RDE?
The MOT on T944 RDE is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T944 RDE done?
T944 RDE was recorded at 80,659 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 1,147 miles a year.
Has T944 RDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T944 RDE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T944 RDE 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 T944 RDE find?
T944 RDE passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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