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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T442 SFGMOT history

T442 SFG is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
108,569 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 SFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T442 SFG was last recorded at 108,569 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 4,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,653 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,916 miles
Average per year
3,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,569 miles
  • 2025 – 103,653 miles
  • 2024 – 98,991 miles
  • 2023 – 97,461 miles
  • 2022 – 96,120 miles
  • 2020 – 95,000 miles
  • 2019 – 94,925 miles
  • 2016 – 94,701 miles
  • 2015 – 93,291 miles
  • 2014 – 90,090 miles
  • 2013 – 88,394 miles
  • 2012 – 84,721 miles
  • 2011 – 73,906 miles
  • 2010 – 73,431 miles
  • 2009 – 68,017 miles
  • 2008 – 60,762 miles
  • 2007 – 51,422 miles
  • 2006 – 44,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,569 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface offside & nearside (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge/sidewall worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,569 miles (+4,916)1 dangerous11 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,569 miles
    Test number
    389285995572
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface offside & nearside (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,653 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    525396345125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    774472689606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge/sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail98,991 miles (+1,530)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    755269315812
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge/sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    557710563245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail97,461 miles (+1,341)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    126470946870
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass96,120 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,120 miles
    Test number
    471770320483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,119 miles (+1,119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,119 miles
    Test number
    784395034793
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass95,000 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    772136704373
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  10. Fail94,995 miles (+70)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,995 miles
    Test number
    940433369201
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  11. Pass94,925 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    874953920681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,701 miles (+1,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,701 miles
    Test number
    719801617156
    • AdvisoryFRONT REAR ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES WORN ON THE INSIDE

  13. Pass93,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,291 miles
    Test number
    815212675027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,291 miles (+3,201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,291 miles
    Test number
    766592175084
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass90,090 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,090 miles
    Test number
    126993274425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    316592473145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,394 miles (+18)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    907991573136
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail88,376 miles (+3,655)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,376 miles
    Test number
    177022923131
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass84,721 miles (+10,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,721 miles
    Test number
    189480212470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass73,906 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    595970421019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,431 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    842282960027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,017 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,017 miles
    Test number
    521488759005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    292709018154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,761 miles (+9,339)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    350249718182
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass51,422 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    164613277025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,103 miles
    Test number
    731685946098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T442 SFG

Does T442 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T442 SFG expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T442 SFG?
The MOT on T442 SFG expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T442 SFG done?
T442 SFG was recorded at 108,569 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,151 miles a year.
Has T442 SFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 SFG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T442 SFG 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 T442 SFG find?
T442 SFG failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 15 more.

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