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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T256 SMWMOT history

T256 SMW is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,215 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 SMW was last recorded at 88,215 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,209 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,215 miles
  • 2025 – 86,609 miles
  • 2024 – 86,166 miles
  • 2023 – 84,918 miles
  • 2022 – 84,274 miles
  • 2021 – 83,492 miles
  • 2019 – 79,055 miles
  • 2018 – 76,595 miles
  • 2017 – 75,672 miles
  • 2015 – 75,168 miles
  • 2014 – 74,016 miles
  • 2013 – 71,076 miles
  • 2012 – 68,987 miles
  • 2011 – 67,389 miles
  • 2010 – 63,399 miles
  • 2009 – 61,247 miles
  • 2008 – 57,808 miles
  • 2007 – 54,032 miles
  • 2006 – 51,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,215 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,215 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,215 miles
    Test number
    761310557553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,209 miles (+1,600)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,209 miles
    Test number
    508609968803
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass86,609 miles (+443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,609 miles
    Test number
    594729035396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass86,166 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,166 miles
    Test number
    169323084608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,918 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,918 miles
    Test number
    704940821173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,274 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,274 miles
    Test number
    751310581553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,492 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,492 miles
    Test number
    997260152544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,055 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,055 miles
    Test number
    431663138533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,595 miles (+923)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    311090559364
    • AdvisoryBoth sill sections starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inside face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to crack on inside edge

  10. Pass75,672 miles (+504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    824421332023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass75,168 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,168 miles
    Test number
    796209467552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tyre sidewall severely damaged but not exposing tyre structure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism deteriorated but seat belt still retracts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has nail in
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail75,160 miles (+1,144)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,160 miles
    Test number
    900249843786
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tyre sidewall severely damaged but not exposing tyre structure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism deteriorated but seat belt still retracts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has nail in
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail74,016 miles2 repaired7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,016 miles
    Test number
    105719334285
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass74,016 miles (+2,940)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,016 miles
    Test number
    387819334253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass71,076 miles7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,076 miles
    Test number
    529663513279
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers starting to smear but still clearing screen

  16. Fail71,076 miles (+2,089)1 failure2 repaired7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,076 miles
    Test number
    319552713424
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers starting to smear but still clearing screen

  17. Pass68,987 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    179582302250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,949 miles (+1,560)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    689615782165
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass67,389 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,389 miles
    Test number
    746903971134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,399 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    833852960170
    • NoteEMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED
    • NoteENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • NoteN/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY CORORDED
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteSILL COVERS FITTED
    • NoteSMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

  21. Fail63,399 miles (+2,152)2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    862012460159
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED
    • NoteENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • NoteN/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY CORORDED
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteSILL COVERS FITTED
    • NoteSMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

  22. Pass61,247 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    264567969174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,808 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,808 miles
    Test number
    163121478106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,032 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    384301757170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass54,032 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    680201257159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    331042906211
    • 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 T256 SMW

Does T256 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T256 SMW is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T256 SMW?
The MOT on T256 SMW is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T256 SMW done?
T256 SMW was recorded at 88,215 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,817 miles a year.
Has T256 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 SMW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T256 SMW 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 T256 SMW find?
T256 SMW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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