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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T129 SPHMOT history

T129 SPH is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,037 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 SPH was last recorded at 131,037 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,925 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,112 miles
Average per year
3,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,037 miles
  • 2025 – 129,925 miles
  • 2024 – 128,471 miles
  • 2023 – 127,839 miles
  • 2022 – 126,321 miles
  • 2021 – 124,750 miles
  • 2020 – 122,531 miles
  • 2019 – 121,349 miles
  • 2018 – 119,305 miles
  • 2017 – 116,392 miles
  • 2016 – 112,696 miles
  • 2015 – 111,240 miles
  • 2014 – 106,445 miles
  • 2013 – 104,359 miles
  • 2012 – 97,788 miles
  • 2011 – 89,974 miles
  • 2010 – 84,561 miles
  • 2009 – 81,151 miles
  • 2007 – 72,116 miles
  • 2006 – 66,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,037 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,037 miles
    Test number
    839930938330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,036 miles (+1,111)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,036 miles
    Test number
    479071417992
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,925 miles (+1,454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,925 miles
    Test number
    737244145854
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,471 miles
    Test number
    533572858370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,471 miles (+632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,471 miles
    Test number
    228298598739
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass127,839 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,839 miles
    Test number
    102346106296
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,321 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,321 miles
    Test number
    168493519730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,750 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,750 miles
    Test number
    725102600173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,531 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,531 miles
    Test number
    715289465326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,530 miles (+1,181)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,530 miles
    Test number
    722070088486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,349 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,349 miles
    Test number
    678033493487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,305 miles
    Test number
    114274829626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,305 miles (+2,913)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,305 miles
    Test number
    249965105971
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass116,392 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    901624489959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,696 miles
    Test number
    714544966503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail112,696 miles (+1,456)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,696 miles
    Test number
    568261838069
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass111,240 miles (+4,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,240 miles
    Test number
    597101505256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass106,445 miles (+2,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    369499104427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass104,359 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    645867633130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front flex hose (BRAKE) very slite twist not bad

  20. Fail104,359 miles (+6,571)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    707850333194
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front flex hose (BRAKE) very slite twist not bad

  21. Pass97,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,788 miles
    Test number
    297969732192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail97,738 miles (+7,764)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,738 miles
    Test number
    199809032135
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass89,974 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,974 miles
    Test number
    275223831177
    • NoteO/s/f rubber at top of spring has moved to one side leaving the spring resting on top mount

  24. Fail89,974 miles (+5,413)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,974 miles
    Test number
    557603731182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f rubber at top of spring has moved to one side leaving the spring resting on top mount

  25. Pass84,561 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,561 miles
    Test number
    844834740154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass81,151 miles (+9,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,151 miles
    Test number
    633693839107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass72,116 miles (+5,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,116 miles
    Test number
    271810237335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  28. Pass66,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,978 miles
    Test number
    580125786226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 SPH

Does T129 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T129 SPH is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T129 SPH?
The MOT on T129 SPH is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T129 SPH done?
T129 SPH was recorded at 131,037 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,242 miles a year.
Has T129 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 SPH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T129 SPH 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 T129 SPH find?
T129 SPH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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