
BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T156 SDVMOT history
T156 SDV is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 79,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 79,558 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,389 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T156 SDV
- 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
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T156 SDV was last recorded at 79,558 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,529 miles · 7 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 2,389 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,558 miles
- 2025 – 79,212 miles
- 2024 – 78,546 miles
- 2023 – 74,578 miles
- 2022 – 70,616 miles
- 2021 – 67,677 miles
- 2020 – 66,796 miles
- 2019 – 65,745 miles
- 2018 – 65,010 miles
- 2017 – 62,949 miles
- 2016 – 61,488 miles
- 2014 – 60,591 miles
- 2013 – 57,308 miles
- 2012 – 54,690 miles
- 2011 – 51,901 miles
- 2010 – 47,759 miles
- 2009 – 44,037 miles
- 2008 – 35,221 miles
- 2007 – 33,817 miles
- 2006 – 30,788 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryO/side front and rear sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,558 miles (+29)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 79,558 miles
- Test number
- 246575347340
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/side front and rear sill corroded
Fail79,529 miles (+317)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,529 miles
- Test number
- 832767635658
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/side front and rear sill corroded
Pass79,212 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 79,212 miles
- Test number
- 376407915215
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded But Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail79,212 miles (+15)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,212 miles
- Test number
- 610181595325
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded But Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail79,197 miles (+651)2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,197 miles
- Test number
- 296457782909
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear FUEL PIPE CORRODED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play LOWER JOINT (2.2.2 (c))
Pass78,546 miles (+3,968)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 78,546 miles
- Test number
- 638776172627
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Underside Rear Fuel Lines Has Surface Corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Section Of Front To Rear Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm Outer Ball Joint Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear Diff Large Main Bush Slightly Split
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower Steering Column UJ Slightly Worn (2.2.2 (c))
Pass74,578 miles (+3,962)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 74,578 miles
- Test number
- 836688360862
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above suspension arm, Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,616 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 70,616 miles
- Test number
- 835600364834
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail70,614 miles (+2,937)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,614 miles
- Test number
- 330216258774
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass67,677 miles (+881)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 67,677 miles
- Test number
- 659852363212
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass66,796 miles (+1,051)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,796 miles
- Test number
- 466645275982
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass65,745 miles (+735)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 65,745 miles
- Test number
- 597433778409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass65,010 miles (+2,061)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 65,010 miles
- Test number
- 452307540017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,949 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 62,949 miles
- Test number
- 328612068235
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked/perished
Fail62,949 miles (+1,461)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,949 miles
- Test number
- 835791435786
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked/perished
Pass61,488 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 61,488 miles
- Test number
- 180897237940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,472 miles (+881)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,472 miles
- Test number
- 903647409299
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,591 miles (+3,283)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 60,591 miles
- Test number
- 419302504497
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass57,308 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 57,308 miles
- Test number
- 866673083278
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail57,308 miles (+2,618)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,308 miles
- Test number
- 209163683217
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,690 miles (+2,789)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,690 miles
- Test number
- 536779092286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,901 miles (+237)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 51,901 miles
- Test number
- 795352211308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,664 miles (+3,905)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,664 miles
- Test number
- 527400791265
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass47,759 miles (+58)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 47,759 miles
- Test number
- 703212690220
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s wiper blade
- NoteRear brake discs
Fail47,701 miles (+3,664)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,701 miles
- Test number
- 723386980226
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s wiper blade
- NoteRear brake discs
Pass44,037 miles (+25)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 44,037 miles
- Test number
- 302739979414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteFront ball joints
Fail44,012 miles (+19)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,012 miles
- Test number
- 472848079285
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteFront ball joints
Fail43,993 miles (+8,772)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,993 miles
- Test number
- 301632179413
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,221 miles (+1,404)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 35,221 miles
- Test number
- 531211908156
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass33,817 miles (+3,029)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 33,817 miles
- Test number
- 114729007144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 30,788 miles
- Test number
- 532450306129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T156 SDV
- Does T156 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 SDV is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T156 SDV?
- The MOT on T156 SDV is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T156 SDV done?
- T156 SDV was recorded at 79,558 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
- Has T156 SDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T156 SDV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T156 SDV 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 T156 SDV find?
- T156 SDV passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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