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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T225 SPMMOT history

T225 SPM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 120,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,199 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T225 SPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T225 SPM was last recorded at 120,199 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,754 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,445 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,199 miles
  • 2025 – 118,754 miles
  • 2024 – 117,522 miles
  • 2023 – 116,336 miles
  • 2022 – 115,476 miles
  • 2021 – 114,246 miles
  • 2020 – 113,215 miles
  • 2019 – 111,169 miles
  • 2018 – 110,025 miles
  • 2017 – 108,854 miles
  • 2015 – 108,636 miles
  • 2014 – 106,986 miles
  • 2013 – 104,776 miles
  • 2012 – 94,953 miles
  • 2011 – 86,062 miles
  • 2010 – 76,882 miles
  • 2009 – 70,888 miles
  • 2008 – 65,048 miles
  • 2007 – 55,873 miles
  • 2006 – 41,639 miles
  • 2005 – 27,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/inner lower wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid metal brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to and from flexis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    831907932787
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/inner lower wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail120,199 miles (+1,445)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    230628824818
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/inner lower wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass118,754 miles (+16)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,754 miles
    Test number
    582737427409
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail118,738 miles (+1,216)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,738 miles
    Test number
    699399625497
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass117,522 miles (+1,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,522 miles
    Test number
    458754561191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear /and rear to both rear calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,336 miles
    Test number
    124740363606
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,336 miles (+860)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,336 miles
    Test number
    315093340077
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested no dipped headlights (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,476 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,476 miles
    Test number
    572191202388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,246 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,246 miles
    Test number
    467161983388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,215 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,215 miles
    Test number
    439507154105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,169 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,169 miles
    Test number
    551989021419
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Fail111,169 miles (+1,144)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,169 miles
    Test number
    211293949660
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass110,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    599058276261
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail110,025 miles (+1,171)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    260039606374
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass108,854 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,854 miles
    Test number
    452227298568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    498577885212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,636 miles (+1,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    580806112609
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both. (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail106,986 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,986 miles
    Test number
    357540834355
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded.

  19. Pass106,986 miles (+2,210)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,986 miles
    Test number
    907780734393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded.

  20. Pass104,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,776 miles
    Test number
    859142833313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,776 miles (+9,823)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,776 miles
    Test number
    666511033382
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass94,953 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,953 miles
    Test number
    679556202318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,941 miles (+8,879)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,941 miles
    Test number
    216205702317
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass86,062 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,062 miles
    Test number
    116986721319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,057 miles (+9,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,057 miles
    Test number
    566485521325
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass76,882 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    803771600358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,873 miles (+5,985)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    994050800377
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass70,888 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,888 miles
    Test number
    864073829346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail70,611 miles (+5,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    413043519349
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass65,048 miles (+9,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    660041818330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass55,873 miles (+14,234)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    504583527355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBooth front tyres 2mm.n/s/r tyre 2mm+ o/s/r 2.5mm

  32. Pass41,639 miles (+14,134)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    824654526363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass27,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,505 miles
    Test number
    260767005302
    • 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)

Questions about T225 SPM

Does T225 SPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T225 SPM is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T225 SPM?
The MOT on T225 SPM is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T225 SPM done?
T225 SPM was recorded at 120,199 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has T225 SPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T225 SPM has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T225 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 T225 SPM find?
T225 SPM passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; inner brake disc worn, but not excessively all; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/inner lower wheel arches.

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