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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

1985 SBMOT history

1985 SB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

1985 SB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,427 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1985 SB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1985 SB was last recorded at 85,427 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,393 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
1,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,427 miles
  • 2025 – 85,393 miles
  • 2023 – 84,090 miles
  • 2022 – 83,230 miles
  • 2021 – 82,579 miles
  • 2020 – 81,044 miles
  • 2019 – 79,689 miles
  • 2018 – 78,260 miles
  • 2017 – 76,114 miles
  • 2016 – 75,180 miles
  • 2015 – 70,456 miles
  • 2014 – 69,269 miles
  • 2012 – 67,884 miles
  • 2011 – 64,136 miles
  • 2010 – 61,345 miles
  • 2009 – 57,684 miles
  • 2008 – 54,526 miles
  • 2007 – 51,122 miles
  • 2006 – 47,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,427 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,427 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,427 miles
    Test number
    321577396339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,393 miles (+1,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,393 miles
    Test number
    781351676570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass84,090 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    263101704055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,230 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    451221182358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass82,579 miles (+1,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    266827816912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,044 miles (+1,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,044 miles
    Test number
    840759302150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,689 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,689 miles
    Test number
    904298262033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail79,670 miles (+1,410)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    897575112531
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass78,260 miles (+2,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,260 miles
    Test number
    279610583102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,114 miles (+934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    818255010082
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering shaft coupling

  11. Pass75,180 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,180 miles
    Test number
    819306209853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,456 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    636719065124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Fail70,456 miles (+1,187)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    887869765112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass69,269 miles (+1,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,269 miles
    Test number
    737168674199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass67,884 miles (+20)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,884 miles
    Test number
    399171452218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

  16. Fail67,864 miles (+3,728)7 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,864 miles
    Test number
    435101142247
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

  17. Pass64,136 miles (+2,791)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,136 miles
    Test number
    987041761199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

  18. Pass61,345 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,345 miles
    Test number
    151851860193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,684 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,684 miles
    Test number
    434516169177
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass54,526 miles (+3,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,526 miles
    Test number
    613613748186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass51,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    244414937415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,122 miles (+3,582)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    992670437148
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass47,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,540 miles
    Test number
    643137126025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1985 SB

What vehicle is registration 1985 SB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1985 SB on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. 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 1985 SB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1985 SB is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1985 SB?
The MOT on 1985 SB is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1985 SB done?
1985 SB was recorded at 85,427 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,854 miles a year.
Has 1985 SB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1985 SB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on 1985 SB 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 1985 SB find?
1985 SB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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