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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T230 SPGMOT history

T230 SPG is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 1,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
1,195 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T230 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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T230 SPG was last recorded at 1,195 miles on 29 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2016: 321 miles, lower than 106,919 miles on 10 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,193 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1,195 miles
  • 2022 – 701 miles
  • 2016 – 321 miles
  • 2014 – 106,919 miles
  • 2013 – 104,779 miles
  • 2012 – 104,259 miles
  • 2011 – 101,003 miles
  • 2010 – 98,903 miles
  • 2009 – 94,339 miles
  • 2008 – 88,448 miles
  • 2007 – 79,439 miles
  • 2006 – 72,588 miles
  • 2005 – 67,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,195 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,195 miles (+2)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    1,195 miles
    Test number
    437338414425
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail1,193 miles (+492)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,193 miles
    Test number
    811823707157
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass701 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    701 miles
    Test number
    372279804057
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass321 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    321 miles
    Test number
    139764615217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail321 miles (-106,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321 miles
    Test number
    898049108920
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  6. Pass106,919 miles (+2,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,919 miles
    Test number
    395660634189
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Pass104,779 miles (+520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    468311803118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass104,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,259 miles
    Test number
    379901122152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail104,259 miles (+3,256)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,259 miles
    Test number
    499221822177
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass101,003 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    968818921080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    864986540134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,903 miles (+4,564)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    414005240103
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in offside of rack

  13. Pass94,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    313861929194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,339 miles (+5,891)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    654341729180
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

  15. Pass88,448 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,448 miles
    Test number
    572231048109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,439 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    462842247195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,588 miles
    Test number
    110146536128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,588 miles (+5,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,588 miles
    Test number
    272916936434
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass67,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    67,536 miles
    Test number
    581004545190
    • 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 T230 SPG

Does T230 SPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T230 SPG is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T230 SPG?
The MOT on T230 SPG is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T230 SPG done?
T230 SPG was recorded at 1,195 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026.
Has T230 SPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T230 SPG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T230 SPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T230 SPG find?
T230 SPG passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 14 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 11 more.

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