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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T168 SPGMOT history

T168 SPG is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,371 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T168 SPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T168 SPG was last recorded at 77,371 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,661 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
2,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,371 miles
  • 2025 – 76,661 miles
  • 2024 – 75,376 miles
  • 2023 – 74,623 miles
  • 2022 – 74,021 miles
  • 2021 – 73,149 miles
  • 2020 – 71,684 miles
  • 2019 – 71,551 miles
  • 2018 – 70,823 miles
  • 2017 – 69,785 miles
  • 2016 – 68,819 miles
  • 2015 – 68,173 miles
  • 2014 – 64,120 miles
  • 2013 – 60,198 miles
  • 2012 – 58,127 miles
  • 2011 – 56,330 miles
  • 2010 – 50,757 miles
  • 2009 – 40,990 miles
  • 2008 – 29,932 miles
  • 2006 – 21,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,371 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNsf shock damp
  • AdvisoryOsf seat slightly inscure

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.

  • Front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sisewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,371 miles (+710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    712049850660
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNsf shock damp
    • AdvisoryOsf seat slightly inscure

  2. Pass76,661 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    234823217709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass75,376 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    944279809390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass74,623 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    165292769896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,021 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,021 miles
    Test number
    902109218327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sisewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail74,003 miles (+854)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,003 miles
    Test number
    333967564950
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sisewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,149 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,149 miles
    Test number
    779080908930
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Lower brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance low

  8. Fail73,132 miles (+1,448)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,132 miles
    Test number
    911504718385
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Lower brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance low

  9. Pass71,684 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,684 miles
    Test number
    256121172980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,551 miles (+728)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,551 miles
    Test number
    198385429766
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake performance low
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet partially blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers corroded

  11. Pass70,823 miles (+1,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    597093207033
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance low on n/side

  12. Pass69,785 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    379691411049
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses slightly perished

  13. Pass68,819 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,819 miles
    Test number
    564359991557
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail68,804 miles (+631)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,804 miles
    Test number
    475568514441
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail68,173 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    348007635431
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/S front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  16. Pass68,173 miles (+4,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    725067935235
    • NoteN/S front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  17. Pass64,120 miles (+3,922)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,120 miles
    Test number
    265149984462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread & slightly perished
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
    • NoteNearside front flexi brake hose slightly perished
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split on ends
    • NotePower steering drive belt perished

  18. Pass60,198 miles (+2,071)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,198 miles
    Test number
    666477793153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly perished on tread
    • NotePower steering drive belt perished
    • NoteWindscreen wipers not working on slow speed

  19. Pass58,127 miles (+1,797)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,127 miles
    Test number
    737359692182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
    • NotePower steering pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSteering rack slightly worn

  20. Pass56,330 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    128900011202
    • NoteO/S handbrake cable insecure

  21. Fail56,330 miles (+5,573)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    318020411437
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/S handbrake cable insecure

  22. Pass50,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,757 miles
    Test number
    523544790153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail50,741 miles (+9,751)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    832394590166
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass40,990 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,990 miles
    Test number
    542984809267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail40,976 miles (+11,044)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    323133609408
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass29,932 miles (+1,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,932 miles
    Test number
    603373308287
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass28,058 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,058 miles
    Test number
    994641318030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,050 miles (+6,567)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    100659608401
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass21,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,483 miles
    Test number
    410334856361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T168 SPG

Does T168 SPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T168 SPG is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T168 SPG?
The MOT on T168 SPG is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T168 SPG done?
T168 SPG was recorded at 77,371 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,861 miles a year.
Has T168 SPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T168 SPG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T168 SPG 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 T168 SPG find?
T168 SPG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nsf shock damp; osf seat slightly inscure.

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