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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T954 SOUMOT history

T954 SOU is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 39,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
39,156 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T954 SOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T954 SOU was last recorded at 39,156 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,000 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,156 miles
  • 2025 – 39,000 miles
  • 2024 – 38,623 miles
  • 2023 – 38,347 miles
  • 2022 – 37,689 miles
  • 2021 – 37,284 miles
  • 2019 – 36,907 miles
  • 2018 – 36,906 miles
  • 2017 – 36,863 miles
  • 2016 – 36,691 miles
  • 2015 – 36,618 miles
  • 2014 – 36,514 miles
  • 2013 – 36,224 miles
  • 2012 – 35,882 miles
  • 2011 – 35,765 miles
  • 2010 – 35,521 miles
  • 2009 – 35,361 miles
  • 2008 – 32,606 miles
  • 2007 – 31,516 miles
  • 2006 – 30,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,156 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Steering rack corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear differential mount worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel tank loose not likely to fall Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,156 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    162230394543
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass39,000 miles (+377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    765814656293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential mount worn
    • AdvisorySteering rack corroded

  3. Pass38,623 miles (+276)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,623 miles
    Test number
    901209827806
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential mount worn

  4. Pass38,347 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,347 miles
    Test number
    847312262164
    • AdvisoryFuel tank loose not likely to fall Fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipes (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential mount worn
    • AdvisorySteering rack corroded

  5. Fail38,345 miles (+656)10 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,345 miles
    Test number
    585438492343
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank loose not likely to fall Fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipes (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential mount worn
    • AdvisorySteering rack corroded

  6. Pass37,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    700812864549
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail37,689 miles (+405)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    988172563953
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass37,284 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,284 miles
    Test number
    910177661776
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack corroded

  9. Fail37,281 miles (+374)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,281 miles
    Test number
    564128496634
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Drivers side seat belt pre-tensioner (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack corroded

  10. Pass36,907 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    786209727011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail36,907 miles (+1)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    318370765453
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass36,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    133919157081
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail36,906 miles (+43)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    564710706642
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass36,863 miles (+172)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,863 miles
    Test number
    932625712157
    • AdvisoryMost front suspension components are heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded into steering rack (2.3.2)

  15. Pass36,691 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    616159012603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  16. Pass36,618 miles (+104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,618 miles
    Test number
    899821245187
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass36,514 miles (+290)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,514 miles
    Test number
    465463734138
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCorrosion on front steering and suspension components
    • NoteEml on

  18. Pass36,224 miles (+342)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,224 miles
    Test number
    547391843127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFront wipers poor
    • NoteNs headlamp aim set at lower right limit
    • NoteNsr and osr anti roll bar drop links appear to be slightly miss-aligned but are still functional and are not insecure
    • NoteOs headlight aim set at right limit
    • NoteSteering rack corroding

  19. Pass35,882 miles (+117)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    838090232102
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn
    • NoteCorrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe(in clip)
    • NoteCorrosion power steering pipes

  20. Pass35,765 miles (+244)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,765 miles
    Test number
    478306231176
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteCorrosion power steering pipes
    • NoteCorrosion rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteRear tyres worn
    • NoteSlight uneven service brake application between rears

  21. Pass35,521 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,521 miles
    Test number
    391958230147
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low

  22. Fail35,505 miles (+144)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    222148630495
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low
    • NoteSlight roughness when both rear wheels rotated

  23. Pass35,361 miles (+2,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,361 miles
    Test number
    894595239132
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail32,606 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,606 miles
    Test number
    220158628161
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  25. Pass32,606 miles (+1,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,606 miles
    Test number
    762028128156
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  26. Pass31,516 miles (+558)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,516 miles
    Test number
    350143027166
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit
    • NoteSlight corrosion both rear brake discs

  27. Pass30,958 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,958 miles
    Test number
    824365606163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

Questions about T954 SOU

Does T954 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T954 SOU is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T954 SOU?
The MOT on T954 SOU 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 T954 SOU done?
T954 SOU was recorded at 39,156 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 409 miles a year.
Has T954 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T954 SOU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T954 SOU 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 T954 SOU find?
T954 SOU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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