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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T212 SPMMOT history

T212 SPM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
140,201 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T212 SPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T212 SPM was last recorded at 140,201 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,186 miles · 3 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,201 miles
  • 2020 – 140,186 miles
  • 2018 – 140,180 miles
  • 2017 – 140,155 miles
  • 2016 – 138,905 miles
  • 2014 – 134,330 miles
  • 2013 – 131,119 miles
  • 2012 – 125,500 miles
  • 2011 – 119,177 miles
  • 2010 – 113,451 miles
  • 2009 – 104,532 miles
  • 2008 – 94,146 miles
  • 2007 – 78,861 miles
  • 2006 – 61,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,201 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryThe suspension is upgraded and lowered all round

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,201 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,201 miles
    Test number
    132536750420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe suspension is upgraded and lowered all round

  2. Fail140,201 miles (+15)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,201 miles
    Test number
    578907948713
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe suspension is upgraded and lowered all round

  3. Pass140,186 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,186 miles
    Test number
    878409247805
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass140,180 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,180 miles
    Test number
    281857072745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,155 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,155 miles
    Test number
    621894620875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,905 miles
    Test number
    766499514443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Leak (7.1.2)

  7. Fail138,905 miles (+4,575)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,905 miles
    Test number
    661316141843
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Leak (7.1.2)

  8. Pass134,330 miles (+3,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,330 miles
    Test number
    397162784203
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc poor

  9. Pass131,119 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    131,119 miles
    Test number
    618529003378
    • NoteFront drop links very worn
    • NoteNearside handbrake effort could be improved
    • NoteRear brake discs poor
    • NoteRear tyres perished/ starting to split
    • NoteSome play in nearside front lower ball joint

  10. Fail131,119 miles (+5,619)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,119 miles
    Test number
    405415003387
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront drop links very worn
    • NoteNearside handbrake effort could be improved
    • NoteRear brake discs poor
    • NoteRear tyres perished/ starting to split
    • NoteSome play in nearside front lower ball joint

  11. Pass125,500 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,500 miles
    Test number
    467110192258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges and on limit

  12. Fail125,500 miles (+6,323)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,500 miles
    Test number
    577408972241
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges and on limit

  13. Pass119,177 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,177 miles
    Test number
    727352871215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    943454470253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,451 miles (+8,919)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    783212370214
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  16. Pass104,532 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    282029659250
    • NoteRear axle oil leak

  17. Fail104,530 miles (+10,384)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,530 miles
    Test number
    322358359228
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear axle oil leak

  18. Pass94,146 miles (+8)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    883189668289
    • NoteAir bag fault warning light on
    • NoteNear side front fog light glass cracked
    • NoteOff side front fog light glass broken

  19. Fail94,138 miles (+15,277)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,138 miles
    Test number
    313577068213
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAir bag fault warning light on
    • NoteNear side front fog light glass cracked
    • NoteOff side front fog light glass broken

  20. Pass78,861 miles (+16,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,861 miles
    Test number
    651587977296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,862 miles
    Test number
    393339976291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T212 SPM

Does T212 SPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T212 SPM expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T212 SPM?
The MOT on T212 SPM expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T212 SPM done?
T212 SPM was recorded at 140,201 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has T212 SPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T212 SPM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T212 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 T212 SPM find?
T212 SPM passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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