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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

TSV 253MOT history

TSV 253 is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,559 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TSV 253
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TSV 253 was last recorded at 103,559 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,376 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
4,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,559 miles
  • 2022 – 103,376 miles
  • 2021 – 101,608 miles
  • 2020 – 100,186 miles
  • 2019 – 95,501 miles
  • 2018 – 85,700 miles
  • 2017 – 79,657 miles
  • 2016 – 78,067 miles
  • 2015 – 73,915 miles
  • 2014 – 69,075 miles
  • 2013 – 63,904 miles
  • 2012 – 57,768 miles
  • 2011 – 53,696 miles
  • 2010 – 48,820 miles
  • 2009 – 43,852 miles
  • 2008 – 39,878 miles
  • 2007 – 37,101 miles
  • 2006 – 26,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    485052347765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    805437400117
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass103,559 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,559 miles
    Test number
    295184718571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,376 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,376 miles
    Test number
    726397016821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,608 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,608 miles
    Test number
    441056472829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,186 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,186 miles
    Test number
    119736287196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,178 miles (+4,677)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    613359935525
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass95,501 miles (+9,801)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,501 miles
    Test number
    958359204692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,700 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,700 miles
    Test number
    921198786898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,695 miles (+6,038)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    818476759588
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass79,657 miles (+1,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,657 miles
    Test number
    443469910914
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass78,067 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    296458716440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,823 miles (+3,908)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    312988670752
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake caliper has a slight misting of brake fluid

  14. Pass73,915 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    947393305148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,075 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    219300704440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail69,071 miles (+5,167)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,071 miles
    Test number
    168367994074
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass63,904 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,904 miles
    Test number
    265855703199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,768 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    346090512174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,767 miles (+4,071)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    359098602169
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

  20. Pass53,696 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    349426221197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,820 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,820 miles
    Test number
    284060320146
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Fail48,814 miles (+4,962)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,814 miles
    Test number
    663129010150
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass43,852 miles (+3,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,852 miles
    Test number
    962753419178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass39,878 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    802674918135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,101 miles (+10,378)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    592151127159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    363424916183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TSV 253

What vehicle is registration TSV 253 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TSV 253 on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Nov 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TSV 253 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TSV 253 is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on TSV 253?
The MOT on TSV 253 is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TSV 253 done?
TSV 253 was recorded at 103,559 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
Has TSV 253 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TSV 253 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on TSV 253 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 TSV 253 find?
TSV 253 passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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