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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T103 SPJMOT history

T103 SPJ is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,504 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T103 SPJ
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
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T103 SPJ was last recorded at 73,504 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,786 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,718 miles
Average per year
2,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,504 miles
  • 2025 – 71,786 miles
  • 2024 – 70,074 miles
  • 2023 – 68,361 miles
  • 2022 – 68,222 miles
  • 2021 – 68,206 miles
  • 2019 – 67,822 miles
  • 2017 – 66,366 miles
  • 2016 – 65,183 miles
  • 2015 – 59,650 miles
  • 2014 – 56,169 miles
  • 2013 – 54,051 miles
  • 2012 – 49,357 miles
  • 2011 – 43,088 miles
  • 2010 – 38,397 miles
  • 2009 – 34,776 miles
  • 2008 – 30,229 miles
  • 2007 – 26,855 miles
  • 2006 – 23,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,504 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,504 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    467578575691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,786 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    703432211485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,074 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    682551073434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,361 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    290629536659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,355 miles (+133)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,355 miles
    Test number
    558602039583
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,222 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    964827391942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass68,206 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,206 miles
    Test number
    601184487739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,822 miles (+1,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,822 miles
    Test number
    471674191983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly

  9. Pass66,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,366 miles
    Test number
    398683573846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail66,366 miles (+101)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,366 miles
    Test number
    680367324007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail66,265 miles (+1,082)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,265 miles
    Test number
    199102775771
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bottom arm bolting point. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near jacking point. (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded and broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  12. Pass65,183 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,183 miles
    Test number
    279263880197
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail64,902 miles (+5,252)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,902 miles
    Test number
    287968775184
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Differential mounting rubber debonding

  14. Pass59,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    997682585083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,650 miles (+3,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    827020485086
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass56,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    298685304461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,163 miles (+2,112)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,163 miles
    Test number
    709895504144
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass54,051 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    279657393177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,044 miles (+4,687)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    706846193187
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

  20. Pass49,357 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,357 miles
    Test number
    258801562274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,088 miles
    Test number
    797934191295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail43,088 miles (+4,691)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,088 miles
    Test number
    127702591208
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureLower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass38,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    184853130238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail38,397 miles (+3,621)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    722003830283
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass34,776 miles (+4,547)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,776 miles
    Test number
    381925149286
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad wear indictor wiring disconnected and insecure

  26. Pass30,229 miles (+3,374)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,229 miles
    Test number
    800702338270
    • NoteFront and rear pads getting low.
    • NoteSlight corrosion around o/s/f suspension top mount.

  27. Pass26,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    611310847225
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail26,855 miles (+3,191)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    134173637216
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass23,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,664 miles
    Test number
    983912346285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T103 SPJ

Does T103 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T103 SPJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T103 SPJ?
The MOT on T103 SPJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T103 SPJ done?
T103 SPJ was recorded at 73,504 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,508 miles a year.
Has T103 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T103 SPJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T103 SPJ 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 T103 SPJ find?
T103 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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