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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T604 SPJMOT history

T604 SPJ is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 112,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,933 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T604 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T604 SPJ was last recorded at 112,933 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 5,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,493 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,440 miles
Average per year
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,933 miles
  • 2025 – 107,493 miles
  • 2024 – 104,327 miles
  • 2023 – 103,153 miles
  • 2021 – 99,067 miles
  • 2020 – 97,308 miles
  • 2019 – 94,016 miles
  • 2018 – 89,848 miles
  • 2017 – 88,015 miles
  • 2016 – 87,405 miles
  • 2015 – 86,349 miles
  • 2014 – 85,743 miles
  • 2013 – 84,145 miles
  • 2012 – 82,530 miles
  • 2011 – 80,535 miles
  • 2010 – 78,114 miles
  • 2009 – 71,508 miles
  • 2008 – 64,991 miles
  • 2007 – 58,650 miles
  • 2006 – 50,615 miles
  • 2005 – 44,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,933 miles (+5,440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,933 miles
    Test number
    415617431194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,493 miles (+3,166)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,493 miles
    Test number
    571267726043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,327 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,327 miles
    Test number
    805595933191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail104,327 miles (+1,174)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,327 miles
    Test number
    709584366084
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass103,153 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,153 miles
    Test number
    571342556167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,091 miles (+4,024)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,091 miles
    Test number
    883016437246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,067 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,067 miles
    Test number
    851620619642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,308 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,308 miles
    Test number
    824288873284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,307 miles (+3,291)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,307 miles
    Test number
    494326425296
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,016 miles (+4,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,016 miles
    Test number
    785894860951
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass89,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    240378878157
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,848 miles (+1,833)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    110604216388
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,015 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,015 miles
    Test number
    615903834494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    427875718531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,405 miles (+1,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    159056303259
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass86,349 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    128952305285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,743 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    775796894143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,742 miles (+1,597)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,742 miles
    Test number
    386905594173
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass84,145 miles (+1,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,145 miles
    Test number
    455199683110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass82,530 miles (+1,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,530 miles
    Test number
    236757982135
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass80,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,535 miles
    Test number
    516648281160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,535 miles (+2,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,535 miles
    Test number
    788915381192
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass78,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    992427850282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,114 miles (+12)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    574216450268
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Fail78,102 miles (+6,594)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    932142330209
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  26. Pass71,508 miles (+6,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    154835649274
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  27. Pass64,991 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    881065248202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    291533137235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,650 miles (+8,035)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    222652737268
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  30. Pass50,615 miles (+6,519)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    551439026245
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass44,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    44,096 miles
    Test number
    963748225215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T604 SPJ

Does T604 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T604 SPJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T604 SPJ?
The MOT on T604 SPJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T604 SPJ done?
T604 SPJ was recorded at 112,933 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
Has T604 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T604 SPJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T604 SPJ 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 T604 SPJ find?
T604 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 3 more.

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