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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T165 SPHMOT history

T165 SPH is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
99,028 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 SPH
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 SPH was last recorded at 99,028 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,904 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
3,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,028 miles
  • 2021 – 98,904 miles
  • 2020 – 98,747 miles
  • 2019 – 98,277 miles
  • 2018 – 97,616 miles
  • 2017 – 96,745 miles
  • 2016 – 94,916 miles
  • 2015 – 93,110 miles
  • 2014 – 87,852 miles
  • 2013 – 86,718 miles
  • 2012 – 81,777 miles
  • 2010 – 76,106 miles
  • 2009 – 70,227 miles
  • 2008 – 62,810 miles
  • 2007 – 54,899 miles
  • 2006 – 46,908 miles
  • 2005 – 39,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,028 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,028 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    979840032941
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass98,904 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    401953467162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,897 miles (+150)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,897 miles
    Test number
    974646503974
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,747 miles (+470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,747 miles
    Test number
    790964928675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass98,277 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,277 miles
    Test number
    405446432840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,267 miles (+651)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,267 miles
    Test number
    549000340281
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,616 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,616 miles
    Test number
    934482428475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass96,745 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    479662264518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail96,726 miles (+1,810)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    746385374913
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass94,916 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,916 miles
    Test number
    527262729916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,110 miles (+5,258)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,110 miles
    Test number
    896966865089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  12. Pass87,852 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    399637974087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,718 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    175487033020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,714 miles (+4,937)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,714 miles
    Test number
    196436813092
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail81,777 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,777 miles
    Test number
    117756112009
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass81,777 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,777 miles
    Test number
    485006312012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,106 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,106 miles
    Test number
    372024650386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,227 miles (+7,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    403228669286
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,810 miles (+7,911)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    221660868210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,899 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    633069067226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,908 miles (+7,437)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    203990176234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    39,471 miles
    Test number
    602243175226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T165 SPH

Does T165 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T165 SPH expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T165 SPH?
The MOT on T165 SPH expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T165 SPH done?
T165 SPH was recorded at 99,028 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 3,527 miles a year.
Has T165 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 SPH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T165 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 T165 SPH find?
T165 SPH passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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