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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

T9 LOPMOT history

T9 LOP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,370 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 LOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 LOP was last recorded at 87,370 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,152 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,370 miles
  • 2025 – 87,152 miles
  • 2024 – 86,027 miles
  • 2023 – 84,880 miles
  • 2022 – 80,958 miles
  • 2021 – 71,861 miles
  • 2020 – 62,637 miles
  • 2019 – 59,529 miles
  • 2018 – 57,159 miles
  • 2017 – 55,175 miles
  • 2016 – 51,980 miles
  • 2015 – 49,495 miles
  • 2014 – 46,284 miles
  • 2013 – 44,036 miles
  • 2012 – 41,966 miles
  • 2011 – 40,650 miles
  • 2010 – 38,738 miles
  • 2009 – 37,721 miles
  • 2008 – 37,106 miles
  • 2007 – 34,712 miles
  • 2006 – 31,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooling pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected at road wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undercarriage covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brakes may need attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,370 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,370 miles
    Test number
    861107429909
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass87,152 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,152 miles
    Test number
    720979374464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,151 miles (+1,124)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    771250987451
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,027 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    394726691272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,880 miles
    Test number
    425784118972
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooling pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected at road wheel
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage covered in underseal

  6. Fail84,880 miles (+3,922)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,880 miles
    Test number
    111630684653
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooling pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected at road wheel
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage covered in underseal

  7. Pass80,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    740514426751
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail80,958 miles (+9,097)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    553772813645
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass71,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,861 miles
    Test number
    502185034932
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail71,861 miles (+9,224)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,861 miles
    Test number
    161838185575
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWater pump is noisy

  11. Pass62,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,637 miles
    Test number
    891557873364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail62,637 miles (+3,108)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,637 miles
    Test number
    969321951687
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass59,529 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    298705631290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,159 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,159 miles
    Test number
    190158105301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,175 miles (+3,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    811714562649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass51,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    299619321365
    • AdvisoryRear brakes may need attention

  17. Fail51,980 miles (+2,485)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    774046626615
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes may need attention

  18. Pass49,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,495 miles
    Test number
    308593425252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,495 miles (+3,211)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,495 miles
    Test number
    327043025482
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass46,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,284 miles
    Test number
    209703104255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,284 miles (+2,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,284 miles
    Test number
    585173404256
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  22. Pass44,036 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,036 miles
    Test number
    916560113231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass41,966 miles (+1,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,966 miles
    Test number
    745363512299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass40,650 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    446246361202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,738 miles
    Test number
    454590060243
    • 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)

  26. Fail38,738 miles (+1,017)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,738 miles
    Test number
    611900260221
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  27. Pass37,721 miles (+615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    373664649400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass37,106 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,106 miles
    Test number
    102452448248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,712 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    493529047298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,522 miles
    Test number
    712794856250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 LOP

Does T9 LOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 LOP is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 LOP?
The MOT on T9 LOP is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 LOP done?
T9 LOP was recorded at 87,370 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has T9 LOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 LOP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T9 LOP 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 T9 LOP find?
T9 LOP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded.

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