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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T206 SPMMOT history

T206 SPM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,512 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T206 SPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T206 SPM was last recorded at 138,512 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,506 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,512 miles
  • 2024 – 138,477 miles
  • 2019 – 138,384 miles
  • 2018 – 129,131 miles
  • 2017 – 129,091 miles
  • 2016 – 127,132 miles
  • 2015 – 123,801 miles
  • 2014 – 117,365 miles
  • 2013 – 116,931 miles
  • 2012 – 115,813 miles
  • 2010 – 109,208 miles
  • 2009 – 93,484 miles
  • 2008 – 66,885 miles
  • 2007 – 51,012 miles
  • 2006 – 44,136 miles
  • 2005 – 36,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,512 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fan belt is perished & cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Noise under car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,512 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,512 miles
    Test number
    609489624273
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  2. Fail138,506 miles (+29)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,506 miles
    Test number
    838540715632
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront general corrosion subframe/ suspension components
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion subframe/suspension components

  3. Pass138,477 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    125803014642
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion & surface rust

  4. Pass138,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,384 miles
    Test number
    274664135105
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFan belt is perished & cracked

  5. Fail138,384 miles (+9,253)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,384 miles
    Test number
    369091923947
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFan belt is perished & cracked

  6. Pass129,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,131 miles
    Test number
    836175263896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,131 miles (+40)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,131 miles
    Test number
    651993100196
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass129,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,091 miles
    Test number
    823707446218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail129,091 miles (+1,959)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,091 miles
    Test number
    177609645177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount bush loose

  10. Pass127,132 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,132 miles
    Test number
    869240423453
    • AdvisoryNoise under car

  11. Fail127,131 miles (+3,330)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,131 miles
    Test number
    174933678167
    • FailureAdditional braking device damaged handbrake cable outer casing snapped (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNoise under car

  12. Pass123,801 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,801 miles
    Test number
    599997515166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,365 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,365 miles
    Test number
    149546654167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,931 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,931 miles
    Test number
    188088903230
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Fail116,931 miles (+63)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,931 miles
    Test number
    566128703280
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail116,868 miles (+1,055)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    457570803283
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass115,813 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,813 miles
    Test number
    957094692162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  18. Fail115,805 miles (+19)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,805 miles
    Test number
    848422592132
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  19. Fail115,786 miles (+6,578)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,786 miles
    Test number
    806731412101
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRadiator cooling fan not cutting in

  20. Pass109,208 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    133905890288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail109,145 miles (+15,661)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    693444590215
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail93,484 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,484 miles
    Test number
    434900809410
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass93,484 miles (+26,599)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,484 miles
    Test number
    610150209327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,885 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    483702008457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,708 miles (+11,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    122037768404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass51,012 miles (+6,876)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    864740767003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,136 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,136 miles
    Test number
    271843226472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    36,401 miles
    Test number
    241155365435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T206 SPM

Does T206 SPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T206 SPM is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T206 SPM?
The MOT on T206 SPM is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T206 SPM done?
T206 SPM was recorded at 138,512 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has T206 SPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T206 SPM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T206 SPM 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 T206 SPM find?
T206 SPM passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear suspension components corroded.

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