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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T383 SPLMOT history

T383 SPL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,257 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T383 SPL
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
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T383 SPL was last recorded at 71,257 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2006: 45,476 miles, lower than 394,855 miles on 21 Jun 2005.

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
71,247 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,257 miles
  • 2024 – 70,861 miles
  • 2021 – 70,855 miles
  • 2020 – 70,724 miles
  • 2014 – 70,599 miles
  • 2013 – 69,325 miles
  • 2012 – 68,163 miles
  • 2011 – 65,675 miles
  • 2010 – 62,670 miles
  • 2009 – 59,603 miles
  • 2008 – 54,973 miles
  • 2007 – 52,318 miles
  • 2006 – 45,476 miles
  • 2005 – 394,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,257 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderside Corroding.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,257 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    653271767114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroding.

  2. Fail71,247 miles (+386)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,247 miles
    Test number
    165872950153
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass70,861 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,861 miles
    Test number
    804576236872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,855 miles (+131)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    810678112530
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,724 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    381004770965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,599 miles (+1,274)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    585342904365
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low

  7. Pass69,325 miles (+1,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    375038213240
    • NoteNearside rear anti- roll bar starting to come out of drop link but still secure at time of test susspect bent out of shape

  8. Pass68,163 miles (+2,488)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,163 miles
    Test number
    806882102168
    • NoteRear tyres wearing unevenly.
    • NoteSlight free play and knocking from steering rack.
    • NoteSlight movement to both front lower ball joints.

  9. Pass65,675 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,675 miles
    Test number
    278009001184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,670 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    381198090021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,603 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,603 miles
    Test number
    262021319473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,973 miles (+2,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,973 miles
    Test number
    683047478144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass52,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    874768877194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,318 miles (+6,842)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    204288677198
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail45,476 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    513821656120
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,476 miles (-349,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    871591356168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass394,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    394,855 miles
    Test number
    232312675478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T383 SPL

Does T383 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T383 SPL is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T383 SPL?
The MOT on T383 SPL is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T383 SPL done?
T383 SPL was recorded at 71,257 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026.
Has T383 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T383 SPL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T383 SPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T383 SPL find?
T383 SPL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; underside corroding..

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