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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T54 SPKMOT history

T54 SPK is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
150,676 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 SPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 SPK was last recorded at 150,676 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,589 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
5,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,676 miles
  • 2023 – 144,774 miles
  • 2022 – 139,698 miles
  • 2021 – 135,396 miles
  • 2020 – 128,820 miles
  • 2019 – 124,257 miles
  • 2018 – 124,011 miles
  • 2017 – 122,468 miles
  • 2016 – 118,016 miles
  • 2015 – 111,620 miles
  • 2014 – 103,972 miles
  • 2013 – 98,371 miles
  • 2012 – 93,292 miles
  • 2011 – 89,150 miles
  • 2010 – 82,004 miles
  • 2009 – 75,050 miles
  • 2007 – 69,735 miles
  • 2006 – 60,532 miles
  • 2005 – 53,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,676 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,676 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,676 miles
    Test number
    584479847864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail150,589 miles (+5,815)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,589 miles
    Test number
    903430646890
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed OVER HEATING. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY POOR. (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass144,774 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    477048139490
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,651 miles (+4,953)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,651 miles
    Test number
    220901409380
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,698 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,698 miles
    Test number
    599809241612
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass135,396 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,396 miles
    Test number
    577721724390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail135,388 miles (+6,568)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,388 miles
    Test number
    731048267701
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass128,820 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,820 miles
    Test number
    493561606172
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,806 miles (+4,549)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,806 miles
    Test number
    629006853771
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch (3.1 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable coil bound n/s

  10. Pass124,257 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,257 miles
    Test number
    785574017808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,011 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,011 miles
    Test number
    481392958993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,923 miles (+1,455)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,923 miles
    Test number
    891403799499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass122,468 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,468 miles
    Test number
    162238242136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,016 miles
    Test number
    146103919240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail118,016 miles (+6,396)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,016 miles
    Test number
    206470068601
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass111,620 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,620 miles
    Test number
    316980425190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail111,619 miles (+7,647)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,619 miles
    Test number
    375070025177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass103,972 miles (+5,601)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,972 miles
    Test number
    119472764043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass98,371 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,371 miles
    Test number
    225965063002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,292 miles (+150)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    107003832415
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHazard light switch sticking
    • NotePassenger washer jet not working
    • NoteSlight movement in front lower arm bushes

  21. Fail93,142 miles (+3,992)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,142 miles
    Test number
    645176222034
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHazard light switch sticking
    • NotePassenger washer jet not working
    • NoteSlight movement in front lower arm bushes

  22. Fail89,150 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,150 miles
    Test number
    127433031013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link arm bushes perished
    • NoteOffside front shock absorberr weeping

  23. Pass89,150 miles (+7,146)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,150 miles
    Test number
    917013831092
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link arm bushes perished
    • NoteOffside front shock absorberr weeping

  24. Pass82,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,004 miles
    Test number
    114819120403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,004 miles (+6,954)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,004 miles
    Test number
    443319620017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass75,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    361940749076
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail75,050 miles (+5,315)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    294230849089
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass69,735 miles (+9,203)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    334926027303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,532 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,532 miles
    Test number
    572783636360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,593 miles
    Test number
    571223735346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T54 SPK

Does T54 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T54 SPK expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T54 SPK?
The MOT on T54 SPK expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T54 SPK done?
T54 SPK was recorded at 150,676 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 5,189 miles a year.
Has T54 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 SPK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T54 SPK 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 T54 SPK find?
T54 SPK passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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