BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T388 SFSMOT history
T388 SFS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 45,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 45,790 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T388 SFS
- 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
- 12 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T388 SFS was last recorded at 45,790 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Mar 2008: 49,994 miles, lower than 93,597 miles on 7 Mar 2007.
- 20 Jun 2014: 4,963 miles, lower than 92,249 miles on 14 May 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 44,387 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,790 miles
- 2025 – 44,387 miles
- 2024 – 42,372 miles
- 2023 – 39,876 miles
- 2022 – 37,911 miles
- 2021 – 36,055 miles
- 2020 – 35,235 miles
- 2019 – 32,302 miles
- 2018 – 28,294 miles
- 2017 – 23,181 miles
- 2016 – 16,672 miles
- 2015 – 10,470 miles
- 2014 – 4,969 miles
- 2013 – 92,249 miles
- 2012 – 86,754 miles
- 2011 – 81,630 miles
- 2010 – 71,863 miles
- 2009 – 62,233 miles
- 2008 – 49,994 miles
- 2007 – 93,597 miles
- 2006 – 87,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,790 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking around circumference between treads
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,790 miles (+1,403)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 45,790 miles
- Test number
- 167132160164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,387 miles (+2,015)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 44,387 miles
- Test number
- 619797725182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,372 miles (+2,496)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 42,372 miles
- Test number
- 347537602892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,876 miles (+1,965)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 39,876 miles
- Test number
- 198971395761
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass37,911 miles (+1,856)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 37,911 miles
- Test number
- 374446280415
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around circumference between treads and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass36,055 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 36,055 miles
- Test number
- 582110979121
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail36,055 miles (+820)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,055 miles
- Test number
- 457458582381
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,235 miles (+16)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 35,235 miles
- Test number
- 373131843667
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail35,219 miles (+2,917)7 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,219 miles
- Test number
- 587237214933
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass32,302 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 32,302 miles
- Test number
- 768077024793
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail32,302 miles (+4,008)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,302 miles
- Test number
- 879369819873
- Repaired at testNearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,294 miles (+5,113)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 28,294 miles
- Test number
- 850730931035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,181 miles (+6,509)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 23,181 miles
- Test number
- 368704923132
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass16,672 miles (+6,202)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 16,672 miles
- Test number
- 651282985871
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass10,470 miles (+5,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 10,470 miles
- Test number
- 247897965119
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass4,969 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 4,969 miles
- Test number
- 586234974181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail4,963 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,963 miles
- Test number
- 767001174191
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 369960473108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,249 miles (+5,495)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,249 miles
- Test number
- 609574433111
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass86,754 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 86,754 miles
- Test number
- 199440032172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,646 miles (+5,016)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,646 miles
- Test number
- 879283222106
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- DangerousFront discs are heavily worn
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,630 miles (+121)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 81,630 miles
- Test number
- 266893931450
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail81,509 miles (+9,646)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,509 miles
- Test number
- 566730131198
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail71,863 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,863 miles
- Test number
- 191601440150
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,863 miles (+9,630)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 71,863 miles
- Test number
- 892541740114
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass62,233 miles (+212)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 62,233 miles
- Test number
- 444025379129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,021 miles (+12,027)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,021 miles
- Test number
- 483357269177
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass49,994 miles (-43,603)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 49,994 miles
- Test number
- 102940388463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,597 miles (+6,404)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 93,597 miles
- Test number
- 542346867041
- NoteAir bag light on.
- NoteN/s door mirror cracked
Pass87,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 87,193 miles
- Test number
- 211693286046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T388 SFS
- Does T388 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T388 SFS is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T388 SFS?
- The MOT on T388 SFS is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T388 SFS done?
- T388 SFS was recorded at 45,790 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026.
- Has T388 SFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T388 SFS has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on T388 SFS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T388 SFS find?
- T388 SFS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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